Pusetso Morapedi is the Africa coordinator for Integrity Initiatives International, the organisation working to make the international anti-corruption court (IACC) a reality (6:29). Pusetso shares with us her path to fighting corruption (1:30). She then tells us how the project for an IACC came about (8:19). The purpose of the court will be to investigate and prosecute cases of grand corruption (10:42). Pusetso gives two examples of grand corruption from Namibia and Mozambique (12:49). She tells us what the main features of an IACC would be. The IACC will not replace national courts. It will act as a complementary mechanism to put an end to impunity (16:55). We also discuss potential obstacles such as lack of cooperation (25:28). A draft treaty is currently being drafted (31:03). Pusetso hopes that the court can be set up within the next 3 years.

To stay in touch with Pusetso and Integrity Initiatives International :

• X (ex-Twitter) : @MorapediPusetso et @Integrity_IACC

Additional resources:

• Integrity Initiatives International’s information on the IACC
• Dedicated website to the IACC
• U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (2019), An International Anti-Corruption Court? A synopsis of the debate

Credits:

Sophie au pays des possibles is a podcast created, directed, and produced by Sophie Lemaître. This episode was recorded online in September 2024. Podcast illustration and music by Fabien Doulut. Editing by Manuel Perreux for the English version and Sophie Lemaître for the French version.