Pictured above are the participating authorities of the event: Dr. Camilo Benítez Aldana, Comptroller General of the Republic; Ms. Marianna Saldívar, Minister of the Management Unit of the Presidency of the Republic; Mr. Aaron Pratt, Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs of the Embassy of the United States in Paraguay; Mr. Cesar Pastore, ABA; Mr. Juan Martín Ortiz, UNODC.
The event brought together national authorities, international organizations, and experts in transparency and anti-corruption. Highlights included the presentation of Law 7389/2024, establishing Paraguay's national integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption framework, delivered by Ms. Clara Aquino Biscotti, Director General of Transparency and Integrity at the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. Discussions also featured Mr. Alberto Precht Rorris, an international expert from the ABA, who shared comparative experiences on conflicts of interest; and Ms. María del Carmen Benítez, Director General of Legal Entities and Structures at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, who analyzed the importance of beneficial ownership registries in combating corruption.
The event explored international practices in managing conflicts of interest, ensuring transparency in public procurement, and fostering private-sector compliance. A panel on cultivating a culture of integrity featured insights from private-sector leaders, including Ms. Emilce Gaona of Alliance for Integrity and Ms. Patricia Ramírez of TIGO S.A.; Cesar Pastore, Country Director of ABA ROLI Paraguay, underscored the importance of public-private collaboration in combating corruption.
Attendees included representatives from various public and private institutions, such as the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Directorate of Public Procurement, and international experts in transparency and anti-corruption. International organizations, private-sector representatives, and civil society also participated. The event served as a platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging experiences among key stakeholders, contributing to a more transparent and ethical Paraguay.