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What were the outcomes from the 11th APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Ethics for SMEs Forum on 17-18 September? As the annual gathering of the world’s largest #publicprivatepartnership to strengthen #ethics and #businessintegrity in health-related sectors, nearly 200 delegates from more than 20 economies convened in Lima with the following results.

How can we better integrate enterprise integrity into public procurement? This topic was front and center this week in Santo Domingo as Ethicist International Senior Advisor Sujata Dayal was invited by the Commercial Law Development Program to present and train on a new resource guide co-created with the Dominican Government (Dirección General de Contrataciones Publicas) to strengthen due diligence and risk management practices. We are proud to support so many leading stakeholders, spanning diverse sectors, around the world in realizing the benefits of today’s #ethicsera. Congratulations to the #DominicanRepublic on this milestone achievement – it could not be better timed as the country prepares to host the #SummitoftheAmericas in 2025! Andrew Blasi, Lindsey Smith, Carlos Pimentel F, Jenniffer A. Polanco, AMLCA, Nicolette Mena, Adam Al-Sarraf, USAID

We’re just days away from the 11th APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Ethics for SMEs Forum in Lima! This year’s event will bring together global leaders from health-related sectors to engage in transformative conversations about advancing #BusinessEthics and fostering collaboration.   With a focus on integrity, trust, and #EthicalLeadership, this Forum will drive meaningful change that enhances competitiveness and improves patient outcomes across the APEC region. We’re thrilled to be part of an Initiative that supports ethical standards and fosters a level playing field for all stakeholders.   We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Lima and be part of these critical conversations! #APECBizEthics2024

Lima, here we come! I’m truly excited and honored to be emceeing the 11th APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Ethics for SMEs Forum on behalf of Ethicist International as Stakeholder Liaison for the Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative. Our team has been working hard to bring together global leaders to advance ethical standards across health-related sectors, and I can’t wait to see these important conversations unfold. This Forum is a unique opportunity to forge new partnerships, reinforce our shared commitment to integrity, and drive meaningful change across global health systems. We're deeply looking forward to being part of it all! Thank you particularly to my rockstar colleagues Andrew Blasi and Victoria Gonzalez, and to all of our friends and partners.

Thank you Ana Riquelme Francistain and AMID - Asociación Mexicana de Industrias Innovadoras de Dispositivos Médicos for the kind invitation to help open your 2024 Ethics and Business Integrity Forum, the largest of its kind for Mexico's medical device sector. The work your association does with its members and partners each day to strengthen the resilience of the industry through ethical leadership is commendable. Adelante y hacia arriba, queridos amigos. Priorizar la ética y la integridad hoy ayudará a innumerables pacientes mañana. Ethicist International #ForoAMID2024 #Ethics #Integrity

The excitement is palpable for the 11th APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Ethics for SMEs Forum in Lima! In addition to candid exchanges between hundreds of the world's leading health organizations, the diversity of stakeholders and anticipated announcements are beyond thrilling. The #EthicsEra is certainly upon us -- what an honor to be part of an Initiative that is driving a level playing field and strengthening patient care with a shared purpose for #integrity and #trust. See you soon friends! Ethicist International, Lindsey Smith, Sujata Dayal, David Reddy, Sofie Melis, Edin Salkanovic, Christopher White, Ida Nassar, Steven Bipes, Pat Fogarty, Russell Williams, Chrisoula Nikidis, Klaus Moosmayer, Dirk Brinckman, Tara Shewchuk (she/her), Mwana Lugogo, Rady Johnson, Julie Ritchie Wagner, Joy D. Calloway, Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Courtney Christian, MPA, Randall Rutta, Connie Cote, Stephan Ekmekjian, Adrian Cosenza, Cushla Smyth, Sabrina, so kuen Chan, Chika Hirata, Matsumura Takeshi, Katsumi Kojima, Ángela Flores, KARLA RUIZ DE CASTILLA Y., Larry Rubin, MBA, Tere Cantú Reus, Ana Riquelme Francistain, Felipe Freitas Falconi, Felipe HENRÍQUEZ PALMA, Mariela Formas, Carlos Alberto Portales Undurraga, and many, many others!

Well said Ida Nassar and AdvaMed team! Thank you for your leadership and looking forward to seeing you and hundreds of major health stakeholders at the 11th APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Ethics for SMEs Forum and Inter-American Coalition on 16-18 September in Lima. Christopher White, Pat Fogarty, Steven Bipes, Dirk Brinckman, Tara Shewchuk (she/her), Lindsey Smith, Sujata Dayal, Alessandra Spina, Esq., Cary Vance, Ann Bunnenberg, Ethicist International #MedTech #Ethics #Compliance

How can we empower more women to take on leadership roles in ethics? What barriers must be addressed to make this happen? This was the central question of last week’s 90-minute virtual session hosted by the Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative, masterfully moderated by Chrisoula Nikidis.   The session convened more than 50 diverse leaders each sharing their existing efforts and providing concrete recommendations for advancing conversations around women’s leadership in business ethics. Participants explored potential future outcomes for the Initiative aligning with APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s commitment to strengthen women's leadership and empowerment. The conversation prompted deep reflection on how stakeholders can actively empower more women to pursue leadership roles in ethics and how we can cultivate a culture of responsibility and integrity at the highest levels of organizations by implementing inclusive policies, providing mentorship, and ensuring equitable access to leadership opportunities.   Thank you to Ángela Flores, Tere Cantú Reus, Sabrina, so kuen Chan, Connie Cote, Lindsey Smith, and Tricia Van Orden for contributing valuable insights on creating supportive environments for women.   #WomensLeadership #BusinessEthics #CollectiveAction

We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of business ethics strategies through collective action. In today's rapidly changing landscape, the nature of collective action itself is evolving significantly.   Our Manager of Sector-Wide Initiatives, Lindsey Smith, MTS, recently attended the Basel Collective Action Conference and the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Vilnius, diving deep into discussions on advancing business ethics. The key takeaways emphasize the importance of strong leadership, a balanced approach to incentives, and leveraging networks to foster a culture of integrity and transparency.   Congratulations and thanks to Transparency International and the Basel Institute on Governance for hosting these events, and to all our partners and colleagues for their invaluable insights.   #Ethics #BusinessIntegrity #IACC2024

How can leading organizations build trust as our world enters a new era of ethical decision-making and transparency? Why do few leaders find themselves sufficiently prepared? What constitutes a strong ethical culture and why does this matter to your stakeholders? Ethicist International CEO Andrew Blasi was privileged to shed light on these and other questions during the opening morning of this week’s Federation of Tax Administrators 2024 Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. Before a packed audience of nearly 400 representatives from nearly every U.S. state (plus federal and several municipal/international) tax authority and many private sector representatives, Andrew offered practical guidance into what attendees can do to meet the evolving expectations of their unique stakeholders. Thank you Sharonne Bonardi, Esq., JD, MBA and Ryan Minnick for this special invitation and to your members for their dynamic engagement. We look forward to deepening our collaboration! #Ethics #Leadership #Culture