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Open to civil society, please join our Global Coalition Conference to coordinate our anti-corruption advocacy for CoSP10

24 May 2023 –  The UNCAC Coalition will hold a virtual civil society conference entitled ‘Global Coalition Conference – the Road to CoSP10’ on 27-29 June 2023. The Conference will discuss key anti-corruption topics and coordinate civil society advocacy to…

New civil society report on Ethiopia: new anti-corruption efforts but a long road ahead

24 May 2023 – A new report by Progress Integrated Community Development Organization (PICDO) finds that while Ethiopia has made some progress to integrate the provisions of Chapter II (Preventive measures) and Chapter V (Asset Recovery) of the UN Convention…

New civil society report on Georgia: a lack of political will is causing recent setbacks in the fight against corruption 

23 May 2023 A recent report authored by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information finds that provisions for the prevention of corruption and asset recovery (Chapter II and V of the UNCAC) have been largely adopted in…

Unveiling UNCAC: Analyzing the results of our Access to Information Campaign

Last updated: 16 December 2025 Almost all countries have ratified the UNCAC, which emphasizes the important role of civil society in anti-corruption. Yet, a lack of publicly accessible information on countries’ efforts to combat corruption, improve their legislative frameworks and…

7th Regional Meeting for Europe: The role of civil society organizations in asset recovery and return

17 May 2023 – Proceeds of corruption are often hidden and laundered through complex and opaque legal structures, which pose overwhelming obstacles to recovery attempts. While only a fraction of the estimated stolen funds have been recovered so far, the…

11th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting: Youth in Anti-Corruption

16 May 2023 – Youths can play a pivotal role in the fight against corruption with their creative approach to problem-solving. They can combat corruption through a culture of integrity. The 11th regional meeting of the Asia-Pacific region was held…

10th Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting: Focus on UNCAC Coalition Tools

12 May 2023 – Starting with a warm welcome to our new Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Bright Sowu, the 10th Regional Meeting for members and affiliates from Sub-Saharan Africa was dedicated to a discussion on the UNCAC Coalition…

Successes, Challenges and Priorities for the UNCAC Coalition’s Global Network

28 April 2023 – In 2023, the UNCAC Coalition surveyed over 350 civil society organizations (CSOs) that are part of the Coalition’s global network advocating for stronger anti-corruption reforms and a safe, inclusive and enabling environment for civil society. The…

Albania signs the UNCAC Review Transparency Pledge

28 April 2023 – Albania has become the 34th country to sign the UNCAC Coalition’s Transparency Pledge, voluntarily committing to a high level of transparency and civil society inclusion in the second cycle of the UNCAC implementation review.…

1st  MENA Regional Meeting in 2023: Practical Uses of Access to Information Rights in MENA

14 April 2023 – How can the right to information (RTI) be used in a limiting environment? In which specific areas has RTI proven to be effective in advancing transparency and accountability in MENA? And how could CSOs promote the…

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