While much of our work as a Coalition is internationally focused, having an impact at a national level is a top priority as an organization dedicated to fighting corruption. Our aim is to strengthen the implementation of the UNCAC.
Since 2022, the Coalition has been supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) that have developed a parallel report with our support, to conduct follow-up activities that advance key recommendations outlined in their report. Read the impact stories about the activities conducted so far below.
If we have supported your CSO in writing a parallel report on UNCAC implementation in the 2nd cycle, you are eligible to submit a proposal for support to conduct follow-up advocacy activities.
2026
- Transparency International Sri Lanka (ongoing)
- Transparency International Kenya (ongoing)
2025
Through engagement with key stakeholders from government and civil society, Uganda managed to substantially advance discussions on strengthening witness protection, asset recovery, as well as transparency and participation in UNCAC implementation in the country. This was done through a nation-wide social media campaign with targeted messaging on the importance of UNCAC implementation, an X-space moderated by a well-known investigative journalist, and by featuring the Anti-Corruption Coalition on a popular radio talk show.
After conducting a comparative analysis of international best practices to be considered for the country’s regulation of the whistleblower protection law, Costa Rica Íntegra engaged constructively with the responsible ministry to advocate for stronger protections of whistleblowers. By presenting a survey with internal auditors and service comptrollers on the implementation of the law so far, they made a strong case for approval at a multi-stakeholder workshop. Finally, they developed a comprehensive Guide for Whistleblowers in Costa Rica, and disseminated it widely in public offices and online trainings. Together with the Coalition, the CSO advocated for Costa Rica to sign the Transparency Pledge, which they did in December 2025.
AWTAD Anti-Corruption Organization conducted its follow-up activities in a context of civil war and highly restricted civic space. They launched two petitions calling for the establishment of a fund for confiscated or recovered assets to benefit the victims of corruption, and another calling for a financial reward to those who help uncover corruption leading to asset recovery. Through television discussions on the most-watched satellite channel nationally, they were able to raise awareness of the urgent need for UNCAC implementation in Yemen. While AWTAD engaged with institutional actors to the extent possible, they were ultimately not granted the necessary permissions to continue with their follow-up activities.
2024
Transparency International Zambia conducted follow-up advocacy activities aimed at strengthening whistleblower protection, access to information and participation of civil society in the UNCAC review process. They conducted a gap analysis report on whistleblower protection in Zambia and convened two meetings with participants from civil society, the media, government and law enforcement to discuss how to improve the current framework. They accompanied this by a targeted social media campaign. The Coalition accompanied TI Zambia, piloting its on-site support, holding a training for civil society ahead of Zambia’s UNCAC review country visit with a second focus of access to information, and joined forces with the CSO to meet with key stakeholders to push for the recommendations of TI Zambia’s parallel report. The training led to the formation of a civil society coalition that pushed for broader participation of civil society in the UNCAC review country visit.
2023
Semillas para la Democracia focused their follow-up activities on strengthening the national framework on political financing. After holding numerous advocacy meetings where they presented their mapping report of the current legal framework and recommendations for improvement, Semillas managed to coordinate both inter-institutional roundtables and mobilize civil society to advocate for more transparency and accountability in political financing, strengthen cooperation between institutions and mobilize civil society for a joint statement against the abolition of the National Anti-Corruption Secretariat, which helped to temporarily halt the abolition.
A stronger legal framework on the protection of whistleblowers and victims of corruption and greater transparency within Mexico’s 2nd cycle UNCAC review, were the objectives of advocacy efforts by Derechos Humanos y Litigio Estratégico Mexicano A.C. (DLM). Meeting with different stakeholders, DLM was able to raise awareness about and grow the interest of senators, deputies and Congressional commissions as well as ministries and public institutions in advancing whistleblower protection and other pressing anti-corruption issues in Mexico. DLM’s multi-stakeholder engagement has strengthened coordination between civil society and Mexican authorities, building collaboration mechanisms and a strong foundation to work on in years to come.
The Coalition supported Transparency International Brazil in strengthening the anti-money laundering framework in Brazil. By mapping legislative proposals on anti-money laundering (AML), identifying progressive ones and those that would weaken AML efforts, and drafting tailored recommendations, TI Brazil was perfectly equipped to advocate for strong legislation, addressing weaknesses and gaps, and strengthening existing measures, through meetings with parliamentarians. TI Brazil was able to raise awareness of the gaps in the country’s AML framework and gain allies in their efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering in the country, using the ongoing FATF evaluation as a window of opportunity to put forward proposals to strengthen AML measures. They managed to put on hold the advancement of a bill by publicly denouncing it as a significant threat on Brazil’s biggest daily news show, and advance multi-stakeholder discussions about AML at the national level.
2022
Through their follow-up activities, the Center for Security Studies and Development (CENSSAD), made an important contribution to the passing of new anti-corruption laws in Liberia. The organization engaged with lawmakers, relevant state agencies, the media and civil society, to build momentum that contributed to the Liberian national legislature passing four anti-corruption bills to protect whistleblowers and witnesses, granting prosecutorial powers to Liberia’s anti-corruption agency, and combating money laundering. Furthermore, their advocacy helped lay the groundwork for Liberia signing the UNCAC Review Transparency Pledge later on, in August 2023, committing to increased, transparent civil society engagement in the review process.
A new anti-corruption strategy was adopted in Togo by the government, thanks in part to l’Alliance Nationale des Consommateurs et de l’Environnement (ANCE-Togo). The national strategy contains key recommendations from ANCE’s own parallel report, including the need to adopt a law on the protection of whistleblowers, the creation of a state judicial agency, and a specialized investigative body for corruption cases. With support from the Coalition, ANCE-Togo’s initiatives to organize meetings with civil society stakeholders and relevant state agencies, share information and ensure civil society participation in technical workshops and meetings ahead of the strategy’s final reading played a critical role in the eventual production of a balanced national strategy. Their strategic communication efforts, including two televised programs to raise awareness about the status of anti-corruption efforts in Togo, strengthened these efforts, ensuring a successful outcome.
Transparency International – Initiative Madagascar (TI-MG)’s follow-up advocacy focused on pushing for the adoption of laws on access to information and for the protection of human rights defenders and whistleblowers. Building on recommendations from their parallel report, TI-MG used targeted advocacy to remind leaders of the importance of fighting against corruption in Madagascar. TI-MG organized a public debate, produced an advocacy video, launched a national petition and hosted a peaceful march, raising awareness among government officials and the general public on the need to enact legislation on these two issues.