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UNCAC Coalition participates in the Annual Conference of the governmental EPAC/EACN anti-corruption network

6 December 2024 – In a step towards stronger civil society engagement with anti-corruption agencies, the UNCAC Coalition was invited for the first time to take part in the Annual Conference of the European network of anti-corruption agencies and police…

What needs to be fixed in political and campaign finance in Europe? Civil society perspectives

6 December 2024 –  While the biggest election year ever is coming to an end, the financing of political parties and campaigns continues to grapple with significant challenges. These include opaque funding sources, undue influence from powerful donors, sometimes involving…

2024 in Review: Reflections, Projections and Planning for Progress in Sub-Saharan Africa

5 December 2024 –  The 13th Regional Meeting for Sub-Saharan Africa in late November 2024 served as a valuable opportunity to reflect on the year’s collective achievements, challenges, and lessons while setting the stage for forward-looking strategies and priorities for…

The victims of Fishrot require justice

It has been five years since Namibians awoke to the headline “The Kickback Kings” on the front page of The Namibian newspaper on November 13, 2019. The Fishrot corruption scandal had been laid bare in disturbing detail. Two weeks later,…

Mainstreaming transparency, anti-corruption and asset recovery in financing for development

4 December 2024 – Convinced of the crucial role that transparency and the fight against corruption play in securing funding for sustainable development, the civil society anti-corruption community is engaging in the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). On…

Gender, Inclusion, & Corruption Working Group relaunches questionnaires on sexual corruption and gender and corruption datasets

26 November 2024 – CoSP resolution 10/10 urges States to address sexual corruption and collect disaggregated data regarding the impact of corruption on women and girls.   In this context, the UNCAC Coalition Working Group on Gender, Inclusion & Corruption is…

Breaking the silos: Combating corruption and environmental crime to advance climate protection goals

21 November 2024 – This discussion paper by the UNCAC Coalition’s Working Group on Environmental Crime and Corruption aims to provide a foundation to facilitate discussions on interlinkages between corruption, environmental crime and climate degradation to inform future actions in…

Challenges and Opportunities of Civil Society in the SWANA Region in Promoting Business Integrity

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…

16th Regional Meeting for Latin America: The State of Anti-Corruption Agencies in the region

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…

Building a North-South Consensus on New Approaches to Safeguarding Development Financing from Corruption

Side event at the 2nd Preparatory Committee Session of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4): “Building a North-South Consensus on New Approaches to Safeguarding Development Financing from Corruption” Organizers: Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) …

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