Over two days of knowledge-sharing, the delegation gained practical insights into ACRC’s whistleblower protection system, built on strong legal and institutional foundations and enabled by the Clean Portal. Participants also discussed how ACRC’s Integrity Efforts Assessment could be adapted to Tajikistan’s context to ensure sustainability through solid institutional capacities. The exchange led to tailored consultations for navigating ways to support Tajikistan’s initiative, drawing not only on Korea’s experiences but also USPC’s previous partnerships with other countries, including Uzbekistan.

Participants actively raised questions on the detailed process of handling corruption reports, institutional responsibilities, and effective safeguards for confidentiality, including proxy-reporting. The discussions also identified collaborative approaches as crucial for empowering relevant stakeholders to cultivate trust in institutions and ensure sustainability. Insights from ACRC underscored the importance of continuous, long-term efforts to overcome barriers such as institutional distrust. Through active and in-depth exchanges, the mission provided actionable lessons for Tajikistan to address gaps and strengthen mechanisms that effectively protect those who speak up against wrongdoing.

The study mission concluded by reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing anti-corruption initiatives, fostering integrity, and strengthening partnerships for deeper knowledge exchange. Through the SDG Partnerships programme, USPC will continue supporting Tajikistan’s reform efforts by facilitating practical policy exchange and South-South and Triangular cooperation, to promote more transparent and accountable governance.