PARI × IACA · Leadership Programme
Leadership Programme on Anti-Corruption and Good Governance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Batch V · February 2027
Organised by Parliamentary and Administrative Research Institute (PARI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Laxenburg, Austria.
13–20 February 2027 New Delhi · Laxenburg / Vienna
- Programme dates
- 13–20 February 2027
- Locations
- New Delhi · Laxenburg / Vienna
- Programme fee
- ₹4,19,000 + 18% GST per participant
- Nominations close
- 15 December 2026
About the programme
An executive programme in two cities
A tailor-made executive programme for senior and mid-level officers of Central and State Government Ministries and Departments, Public Sector Enterprises, Autonomous Bodies, State Legislative Secretariats and private organisations.
Organised by the Parliamentary and Administrative Research Institute (PARI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Laxenburg, Austria, the programme pairs PARI’s grounding in Indian administration with IACA’s international faculty and direct exposure to Vienna’s anti-corruption institutions. It opens with a one-day orientation in New Delhi, followed by five days of training, study visits and peer learning at IACA. Certificates are awarded by IACA.
Programme highlights
- Anti-corruption and good governance
- Artificial intelligence as a tool for preventing corruption
- Public procurement and e-procurement: common malpractices and irregularities
- Cyber crime and fraud as tools of corruption
- Conflict of interest and ethical leadership
- Anti-money laundering
- Public–private partnership in corruption prevention
- International anti-corruption conventions and anti-bribery mechanisms
- Corruption and electronic evidence: a primer for non-technicians
Why this programme matters
Integrity, technology and the people who run the systems
Integrity is an economic necessity
A corruption-free public life is an economic necessity as much as an ethical one: integrity lowers the cost of public transactions, builds investor confidence and ensures that public resources reach the citizens for whom they are meant.
Technology is the decisive lever
Digital platforms reduce discretionary interfaces. Artificial intelligence can flag anomalies in procurement and financial flows and enable risk-based audit, while raising questions of accountability, bias and evidence.
Procedures are only as strong as the people who run them
Regulatory expectations of integrity now reach well beyond government. Structured training for vigilance, procurement, finance and compliance heads is a compliance instrument in its own right.
Who should attend
Participants
Officers and executives handling administration, vigilance, public procurement and related functions, nominated by their competent authority.
- Vigilance officers and related officials
- Joint Secretaries, Directors, Deputy Secretaries, Under Secretaries and equivalent officers
- Procurement, contracts and materials managers
- Finance, audit and risk executives
- Compliance, legal and ethics officers
- Police officers investigating cyber fraud
- Officers of Legislative Assembly Secretariats
- Administrators of hospitals, universities and institutes
Learning outcomes
What participants take away
- 1
Risk literacy
Map corruption risks in procurement, public–private partnerships and financial flows.
- 2
Technology judgement
Assess where AI and data analytics help prevention, and where they need safeguards.
- 3
Ethical leadership
Resolve conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas with sound, defensible reasoning.
- 4
Evidence
Understand how electronic evidence is preserved and used in corruption cases.
- 5
Global standards
Apply UNCAC, OECD anti-bribery standards and anti-money-laundering principles.
- 6
A peer network
Join alumni of earlier batches drawn from ministries, states and PSEs.
Programme structure
Two phases, two cities
Phase 1 · 1 day
PARI, New Delhi
Saturday, 13 February 2027
Orientation and briefing for the IACA module, at PARI Headquarters, Bhikaji Cama Place.
Phase 2 · 5 days
IACA, Laxenburg / Vienna
Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2027
Instruction, study visits and peer learning, with certification. Participants are taken daily from the hotel to IACA’s campus in Laxenburg.
| Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Feb | PARI, New Delhi | Orientation programme and pre-departure briefing |
| Sun, 14 Feb | New Delhi → Vienna | Departure from Indira Gandhi International Airport. Please book a direct flight, preferably one reaching Vienna in the afternoon or early evening. Hotel check-in is from 15:00. |
| Mon–Fri, 15–19 Feb | IACA, Laxenburg | Training programme, including a guided tour of the Vienna International Centre and a study visit to the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) |
| Sat, 20 Feb | Vienna → India | Hotel check-out by 11:00; transfer to Vienna International Airport for the return flight |
Delegates book their own flights. Outstation participants arrange their own stay in New Delhi; domestic travel is borne by the sponsor.
Indicative curriculum
Content delivered in New Delhi and at IACA
Delivered by PARI, New Delhi
- Leadership and good governance for a corruption-free environment
- Conflict of interest, with case studies
- Cyber crime and fraud as tools of corruption; the role of AI in tackling them
- Artificial intelligence as an anti-corruption tool (AI-ACT): an overview
- Public procurement and e-procurement: common malpractices and irregularities
- Preventive measures for problem areas
- Practical guidance for the stay in Vienna
Delivered by IACA, Austria
- Public–private partnership in corruption prevention I & II
- Anti-money laundering
- Ethical dilemmas I & II
- Fraud and corruption in public procurement I & II
- Conflict of interest in the public sector I & II
- International anti-corruption conventions and anti-bribery mechanisms I & II
- Corruption and electronic evidence: a primer for non-technicians I & II
- Using AI to prevent corruption; emerging technologies and the future of compliance
The curriculum is indicative and may be adjusted by IACA. Faculty are drawn from IACA’s core and visiting lecturers, and the final line-up for each batch is confirmed by IACA. Faculty profiles are given in the official brochure.
The organisers
PARI and the International Anti-Corruption Academy
PARI, New Delhi
PARI, New Delhi, was established to undertake research on parliamentary and administrative issues in India and to build the capacity of those who govern. Its training arm, PARI Training Institute LLP, designs tailor-made programmes for officers of Central Government Ministries and Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Enterprises, State Governments and State Legislative Secretariats.
Since November 2017, PARI has delivered 25 international capacity-building programmes alongside a wide portfolio of national courses on parliamentary procedure, preventive vigilance, public procurement and disciplinary proceedings.
IACA, Laxenburg
IACA is an intergovernmental organisation and post-secondary institution devoted to anti-corruption education, training and research, based in Laxenburg on the southern edge of Vienna. It was initiated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the Republic of Austria and other stakeholders.
The Academy offers master’s degrees alongside open, online and tailor-made trainings for professionals from every sector.
The partnership
IACA and PARI Training Institute LLP signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 27 February 2026, in the margins of the fourth tailor-made programme delivered at IACA’s premises in Laxenburg. The MoU commits IACA to developing tailored, forward-looking training for PARI and to closer international cooperation on emerging corruption challenges in the digital era.
The collaboration began in 2021 with the joint design of tailor-made programmes; delivery began in 2024. Four batches of senior and mid-level officers from Central Ministries, State Governments and Public Sector Undertakings have since completed the programme.
- 2021Joint programme design begins
- Mar 2024Batch I
- Jun 2024Batch II
- Sep–Oct 2025Batch III
- Feb 2026Batch IV; MoU signed
- Feb 2027Batch V
Programme fee
One fee, turnkey delivery in Vienna
For officers nominated by Ministries, Departments, PSEs, Autonomous Bodies, State Legislative Assemblies and private organisations, per participant.
| Programme fee | ₹4,19,000 |
|---|---|
| GST at 18% | ₹75,420 |
| Total payable per participant | ₹4,94,420 |
Complete fee and payment details are in the official brochure.
The fee includes
- Training at PARI and at IACA, with study materials
- Six nights’ accommodation in a 3–4 star hotel in Vienna, with breakfast
- Schengen visa facilitation and visa charges
- Transfer from Vienna International Airport to the hotel on arrival
- Daily hotel–IACA transport
- Excursion to the Vienna International Centre
- Airport transfer on departure
The fee does not include
- International airfare, borne by the sponsor as per entitlement
- Accommodation and local conveyance in New Delhi for outstation participants
- Lunch and dinner in Vienna during the training
- Overseas travel medical insurance, to be reimbursed by the sponsoring organisation
Nomination and cancellation
How to nominate
Participants are nominated by their competent authority. The last date for nominations is 15 December 2026.
- 1
Nominate
The nominating organisation submits a nomination letter to PARI Training Institute LLP by 15 December 2026.
- 2
Transfer the fee with the letter
Transfer the fee with the nomination letter by 29 December 2026. A nomination without the fee is not valid. Payment is by demand draft, cheque or NEFT in favour of PARI Training Institute LLP.
- 3
Visa documents
PARI provides visa assistance. Once the nomination and fee are received, participants submit their application at the VFS Global centre in New Delhi or any other convenient centre, and IACA issues a note verbale for each nominated officer. All visa documents must be submitted by Saturday, 9 January 2027. Visa decisions rest with the issuing authorities.
- 4
Orientation in New Delhi
Participants attend the one-day orientation and pre-departure briefing at PARI on Saturday, 13 February 2027.
This website does not accept online nominations. Nominations and enquiries should be sent to PARI using the contact details below and the instructions in the official brochure.
Cancellation and refund
| Cancellation received | Outcome |
|---|---|
| On or before 30 December 2026 | 45 days or more before the start: full refund |
| 31 December 2026 – 14 January 2027 | Between 45 and 30 days before the start: 20% deduction |
| After 14 January 2027 | Fewer than 30 days before the start: no cancellation or refund |
Complete payment instructions are in the official brochure. Open the official brochure (PDF)
Contact
Nominations and enquiries
PARI Training Institute LLP504, 5th Floor, Bhikaji Cama Bhawan
Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066
Telephone: +91 11 4601 4233
Email: training@pariparliament.org
Coordinating officers
- Mr Ratish Jha+91 92110 27744
- Mr Nilesh Kumar+91 85272 75170
In collaboration with
International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Laxenburg, Austria
Official brochure
Download the programme brochure
The official brochure contains the full programme details: schedule, faculty, fee and payment instructions, logistics and previous batches.