Understanding and Combatting Corruption

The Topic Addressing corruption has become a global priority. The growing number of high-profile cases involving the abuse of public power for private gain has generated moral outrage, particularly at a time of rising inequality. Moreover, there is an emerging consensus that systemic corruption not only undermines a country’s economic performance but also its national security. Drawing on his experience while at the International Monetary Fund, Professor Hagan will examine the enabling environments that typically cause corruption to become systemic. Taking into account the experience of countries that have struggled to address this complex problem, he will also identify a number of lessons that should be taken into account when designing and implementing an effective anti-corruption strategy. The speaker: Sean Hagan was the IMF’s General Counsel for fourteen years (2004-2018). In this capacity, Sean advised the IMF’s management, Executive Board and membership on all legal aspects of the IMF’s operations, including its regulatory, advisory and lending functions. He also led a number of policy initiatives, including, most recently, the reform of the IMF’s anti-corruption policy. Formerly a Visiting Fellow at Exeter College, Mr. Hagan is currently teaching at Georgetown University Law School (courses relating to international organizations, global governance, international finance and public corruption).

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