About
Collective Action at the Basel Institute on Governance
The Basel Institute has promoted Collective Action as an effective tool to prevent and combat corruption since its foundation in 2003
Based in Basel, Switzerland, our team offers practical, independent guidance on how to use Collective Action to promote fair competition and tackle corruption risks. We support companies, governments and civil society organisations worldwide
Our services and products include:
- The B20 Database of Initiatives, the world's largest repository of anti-corruption Collective Action initiatives.
- A Helpdesk providing free advice on anti-corruption Collective Action.
- A Mentoring Programme, offering hands-on support to organisations working with the private sector on corruption issues.
- Active facilitation of Collective Action initiatives to maximise effectiveness and avoid antitrust issues.
- Tailored advice on how to set up, structure and manage Collective Action initiatives most effectively.
- Practical help in setting up sustainable public-private dialogue mechanisms to advocate for policy reforms.
- Guidance and outreach to relevant partners through our network of contacts in the field.
- Housing The Wolfsberg Group Secretariat at the Basel Institute headquarters in Switzerland.
About this knowledge hub
The B20 Collective Action Hub is a global resource centre on anti-corruption Collective Action. It offers a range of anti-corruption publications and tools, plus a database of over 300 Collective Action initiatives and projects designed to raise standards of integrity and fair competition.
The B20 Hub was launched in 2013, following a mandate from the B20 group of business leaders for the Basel Institute to develop and maintain this hub in collaboration with our institutional partners. It has developed and expanded over the years thanks to support from our key donors and partners, in particular the Siemens Integrity Initiative.
All resources are freely accessible and a helpdesk function is available for users to ask specific questions.
We'd love to feature your Collective Action initiative in the B20 Database. If you'd like your initiative to be included, please complete this entry form and return it to Scarlet Wannenwetsch, Collective Action Senior Specialist, scarlet.wannenwetsch@baselgovernance.org.
It only takes a few minutes and will help practitioners, policymakers and researchers around the world learn from your experience. Thank you for helping us grow this community of practice!
Vanessa Hans joined the Basel Institute on Governance in January 2020 as Private Sector Specialist.
Prior to joining the Institute, Vanessa was the Managing Director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines. She has several years of experience advising companies on corporate social responsibility as well as international development strategies.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montreal and a Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Nottingham.
Scarlet Wannenwetsch
Head, Collective Action
+41 61 205 56 75 scarlet.wannenwetsch@baselgovernance.orgScarlet Wannenwetsch joined the Basel Institute in 2017. In her role as Collective Action Specialist, Scarlet leads the Collective Action Mentoring Programme and Collective Action activities with a particular focus on the Southern African region.
She also lectures at the International Anti-Corruption Academies Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action programme.
Prior to joining the Institute, Scarlet gained experience at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Germany) and as a legal advisor to an international start-up.
Scarlet holds a Law degree (LLB) from Kings College London as well as a Masters (LLM) from the Free University of Berlin focusing on Public International Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Lucie Binder
Senior Specialist, Governance and Integrity
+41 61 205 56 76 lucie.binder@baselgovernance.orgLucie joined the Basel Institute on Governance as Governance & Integrity Specialist in September 2022. She supports efforts to mainstream Collective Action by producing analytical and policy papers, and leading the development of an index focusing on anti-corruption Collective Action.
Prior to joining the Basel Institute, Lucie was Head of Governance & Strategy at Cochrane, the world’s leading evidence-based healthcare organisation. While at Cochrane, she delivered two organisational strategic plans and a new monitoring & evaluation approach to measure the success and impact of organisational activities. She also has extensive experience in charity governance in the UK.
Lucie holds a master's degree in Archaeology & Anthropology from the University of Oxford and is working towards chartered status with the Chartered Governance Institute of UK & Ireland. She speaks fluent English and German.
The B20 Collective Action Hub is supported by the Siemens Integrity Initiative.