Dr. Andrii Biletskyi

Dr. Andrii Biletskyi is an anti-corruption expert with experience in conducting anti-corruption research, providing anti-corruption training, and developing anti-corruption legislation. He is the administrative director of the Anti-Corruption Research and Education Centre of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and a lecturer at the university’s Department of Political Science. He holds a PhD in Criminal Law, Criminology and Penitentiary Law from the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University

Course Overview

Corruption and organized crime are two of the most significant challenges faced by governments, international organizations, and civil societies across the globe. Both phenomena undermine public trust, erode the rule of law, distort economic development, and destabilize political institutions. Corruption facilitates organized crime by enabling criminal organizations to operate with impunity, while organized crime exacerbates corruption by infiltrating the public and private sectors. Together, they pose a significant threat to global development, governance, and economic stability. This course addresses the urgent need for well-informed professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to combat both corruption and organized crime effectively. By exploring international and European anti-corruption standards and practices, students will be better prepared to contribute to ethical governance, transparency, and accountability in a variety of sectors. Throughout the course, students will examine key international and European legal frameworks, including conventions, treaties, and policies aimed at preventing and combating corruption and organized crime. The course will also focus on the roles and functions of major intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank, as well as the best practices of individual countries and regions. By understanding the policies and practical measures implemented worldwide, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the global anti-corruption and anti-organized crime landscape, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability, and good governance in building resilient societies.

Target Group

Master students

Assessment

Essay

Course Materials

The course materials are available on OLAT

Contact

E-Mail: andrii.biletskyi@uzh.ch