A Think Tank focused on promoting dialogue between the public and private sectors to reflect on a world in accelerated transformation

Ties Group

Ties

Who we are

Ties is a Brazilian Think Tank committed to fostering discussions among the public and private sectors, as well as academia, on both national and international levels. Our primary focus areas include justice, integrity, security, citizenship, and technology.

We believe that continuous professional enhancement should be combined with the exchange of ideas and best practices, drawing on lessons learned. In this process, it is fundamental to understand the perspectives and actions of diverse stakeholders, leveraging the global experiences of other nations and international organizations.

Target Audience

Ties caters to a diverse audience, including legal professionals from both the public and private sectors, law firms, public safety professionals, government officials, academics, researchers, political scientists, public relations and international relations professionals, as well as managerial personnel in Public Administration and companies operating within or associated with these segments.

Activities

Delegação unodc

The Ties Group had the honor of welcoming a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) during one of its field visit missions (Inter-Divisional Missions - IDM).

The purpose of the mission to Brazil was to assess the existing programs in the country and explore new opportunities for projects and partnerships. During the visit to our group and the Madruga BTW office, strategies for UNODC's engagement with the private sector were discussed, covering topics such as integrity in sports, combating illegal mining and human trafficking, and the ESG agenda in its multiple facets.

The UNODC has developed a successful and trusting partnership with the Ties Group, with its participation and support in the Anti-Fraud Forum held in March of this year, and with the presence of our team in their corporate integrity training held last month.

With special thanks for including us in this agenda, we wish the Brasília office continued success and look forward to new collaborative steps ahead!

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Fórum Brasileiro de segurança pública

The Ties Group participated in the 18th Meeting of the Brazilian Public Security Forum, which took place in the city of Recife.

At the 18th Meeting of the Brazilian Public Security Forum, held in Recife last week, the workshop "Follow the Products and Tackling Organized Crime" took place as one of the outcomes of the discussions from the 1st International Anti-Fraud Forum, organized by the Ties Group in March of this year.

The workshop's discussions focused on product traceability as a potential strategy to strengthen the ecosystem of prevention and combat against money laundering. It also aimed to facilitate the creation of an integrated environment between public and private entities to address fraud in various sectors of the economy.

Our partnership with the FBSP remains strong in its goal to foster dialogue between the public and private sectors, as well as academia, on topics relevant to the national agenda. We extend our gratitude to Renato Sérgio de Lima and Nivio Nascimento.

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Treinamento sobre integridade

The Ties Group participated in the training on integrity in SMEs, promoted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Brazil (UNODC) and Sebrae.

In addition to addressing the existing national and international legislative framework on the subject, participating companies had the opportunity to analyze a risk matrix and corresponding compliance solutions, reaffirming our commitment to global integrity guidelines.

AVA Gestão, our back-office company, was with us on this occasion, where we gained a better understanding of the work developed by the UN Global Compact - Brazil Network and the Alliance for Integrity.

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Webinário “As provas digitais na Cooperação Jurídica Internacional”

Ties Group promotes webinar on digital evidence

The Ties Group promoted, on July 16, 2024, a webinar on digital evidence in international legal cooperation, in partnership with the Ibero-American Legal Cooperation Network and the Institute for International Legal Cooperation – ICJI.

Participants discussed the most common types of digital evidence in criminal proceedings, as well as the problems presented in international legal cooperation in this area, especially within the scope of the Budapest Convention and its Second Protocol. Likewise, the importance of the chain of custody in digital evidence was discussed, ensuring that it remains unchanged from collection to presentation in court. The main challenges of digital evidence were also discussed, especially in relation to special investigative techniques in international cooperation, such as telephone tapping.

I FORO INTERNACIONAL ANTIFRAUDE

I INTERNATIONAL ANTI-FRAUD FORUM

Further information

Given the growing challenge that fraud poses to economic activity, consumers, and the general population, the I International Anti-Fraud Forum brought together companies, professionals, specialists, authorities, and policymakers to devise effective solutions against fraudsters' actions in various sectors.

The event began with a roundtable discussion among authorities who debated national anti-fraud strategies and current obstacles in combating this crime. The integration of fraud prevention with anti-money laundering efforts as a tool to combat organized crime and the best international practices were also discussed in the panels.

On the second day, participants split into eight thematic rooms to debate the impact of fraud on different sectors of the economy, including virtual assets, organized crime, deepfake and artificial intelligence, fuels, food adulteration and agricultural certifications, sports, financial systems, e-commerce, brands, and cybersecurity.

The Ties Group participated in the evaluation team for the "Global Illicit Flows Programme" (GIFP)

The Ties Group participated in the evaluation team for the "Global Illicit Flows Programme" (GIFP)

The Ties Group participated in the evaluation team for the "Global Illicit Flows Programme" (GIFP), an initiative of the European Union that encompasses 9 technical assistance projects aimed at countries in Latin America and Africa.

The GIFP was conceived as a mechanism for the European Union to support third countries in their efforts to combat transnational organized crime. The program focuses on fighting organized crime along transregional illicit routes, particularly in relation to drug trafficking and the movement of chemical precursors, illicit arms trafficking, wildlife crimes, and illicit financial flows.

The evaluation team interviewed program managers in Brussels, as well as project leaders and representatives of the European External Action Service, to assess the concrete results obtained from these interventions and the challenges encountered in their development. Subsequently, the evaluation moved to a field phase, with visits to countries such as Paraguay, Colombia, and Ecuador. During these visits, representatives of the beneficiary countries were interviewed to understand how well the projects meet national needs and identify areas for improvement. The final project report, containing the diagnosis and proposals, was submitted to the European Commission.

Overcompliance

OVERCOMPLIANCE

The Ties Group promoted an important and innovative debate between the public and private sectors on the topic of Overcompliance and risk aversion in preventing money laundering and corruption. The event was promoted in partnership with Ibmec, with the support of the law firms MBTW and Mattos Filho.

The meeting, which took place in a round table format, allowed the exchange of ideas and the presentation of proposals by several lawyers, compliance officers from private companies, consultants and members of the public sector, such as COAF, MJSP, MPF and CGU, in the construction of a positive agenda to deal with the current challenges on the topic.

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