Corruption acts as a significant barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It erodes the rule of law and democratic structures, weakens security and human rights, and undermines the very foundations of economic innovation and development. The long-term effects…
Anti-corruption agencies are specialized bodies that spearhead efforts to fight corruption within States. They came about in the late 20th century and the independence they are afforded varies by country.
The establishment of these specialized anti-corruption agencies is promoted by…
Proposed side event for the 2nd Prep Conference for the 4th International Financing for Development Conference.
Event yet to be confirmed by the UN in New York.
Hybrid eventOrganizer: African network of Economic and Environmental Justice (ANEEJ)
Speakers…
The UNCAC Coalition participated in the second plenary meeting of the EU network against corruption in Brussels, on October 3, 2024. It was attended by more than 100 representatives of national authorities, EU agencies and international organizations, academia and civil…
Corruption fuels human rights violations, undermining justice, equality, and access to fundamental freedoms, while human rights protections are essential to effectively combat corruption. At our recent event on the sidelines of the IRG, experts discussed the powerful role the United…
States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) are currently discussing the next Phase of the Convention’s Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM).
See also our event: Strengthening the UNCAC IRM to increase transparency and civil society participation;
The question of…
Corruption harms and affects people differently depending on their characteristics.
This was the topic of a recent UNCAC Coalition side event, hosted in conjunction with U4 and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN in Vienna.
Monica Kirya,…
The Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) is the mechanism by which States track implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
It has been successful in laying out hundreds of recommendations, identifying technical assistance needs and promoting anti-corruption reforms at the…
Local governments face their own challenges and corruption risks. With significant decision-making and spending power, their closeness to citizens and businesses makes them more impactful on everyday life. They are in charge of delivering key public services and infrastructure such…
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Transparency in political financing is critical in preventing corruption and promoting fair elections. Article 7.3 of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) calls for states to implement measures that enhance transparency in the funding of candidacies for public…
A global civil society network promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
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