Corruption poses a significant threat to development as Government agencies struggle to identify fraud and corruption in public expenditures. The World Bank developed the Governance Risk Assessment System (GRAS), a tool that uses advanced data analytics to improve the detection of risks of fraud, corruption, and collusion. It also increases the efficiency and effectiveness of audits and investigations by identifying a wide range of risk patterns.
The GRAS has been piloted in Brazilian subnational governments and has helped in the identification of over 850 suppliers with strong indication of collusive behavior, 450 suppliers likely registered under strawmen, 500 cases of conflict of interests involving suppliers owned by public servants, and about 4500 companies with connections to political campaigns, among other examples.
Join us as Daniel Ortega Nieto (Lead Governance Specialist and Program Manager GovTech at World Bank) present the World Bank’s digital achievements on 17th February, 2025, 12:30-13:30 on Webex.
ITalks on Government Innovation (GovTalks) are a series of events aimed at gaining valuable insights into the digital transformation from global best practices and use cases. GovTalks are organised within the framework of the Digital Pole, one of the main strands of DG DIGIT B1.001 - Data, AI and Innovation Policy.
Agenda:
1. Introduction to the Digital Pole
2. Presentation of "Governance Risk Assessment”
3. Q&A