Professional training at the Ministry of Internal Affairs: integrity, transparency, and risk management

Integrity, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making were at the core of a training programme organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs from April 7 to 9, bringing together staff from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Internal Protection and Anti-Corruption Service. The “Internal Management Control within the Ministry of Internal Affairs” training equipped participants with practical tools and a clearer understanding of how to support responsible and effective governance.

Over the three-day programme, participants explored topics relevant to their day-to-day responsibilities. These include developments in internal public financial control, risk management processes with a focus on fraud and corruption risks, the identification of sensitive functions, the documentation of core processes, and key aspects related to monitoring and reporting within the internal managerial control system.

The course was delivered by trainers from the Center for Information Technology in Finance and the Ministry of Finance, ensuring a practical, hands-on approach aligned with best practices in the field.

The training also contributes to the implementations from the GRECO 5th Evaluation Round, which highlights the need for continuous capacity-building in areas such as risk management, the development of risk registers, and the oversight of sensitive functions within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement agencies.

The training was organized with the support of the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), a valued partner in advancing international standards of integrity and good governance.

As a result of the training, participants now have a more practical and coherent understanding of managerial internal control, strengthening their ability to contribute to a professional, accountable, and results-oriented institutional environment.