The bank marked African Anti-Corruption Day 2026 by hosting a forum that brought together governance experts and development partners to dissect the intersection of fiscal accountability and investment. PIAC Manager Anele Ncube opened the proceedings by framing trust as the essential currency of development finance, while Director Paula Santos-Da Costa challenged staff to embed integrity into every stage of project lifecycles rather than treating it as a final hurdle.
Legal and industry experts, including representatives from Pinsent Masons and Qualitrends Global Solutions, argued that rigorous governance is a competitive advantage. Companies with documented compliance frameworks and transparent due diligence processes remain better positioned to manage risk and secure financing. This shift in perspective underscores a broader push to position anti-corruption efforts not as a bureaucratic burden, but as a mechanism to stabilize African markets and bolster investor confidence. The institution’s two-tier sanctions system continues to serve as the enforcement backbone, protecting resources while maintaining due process.
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