The fight against corruption does not stop with country ratification of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention . Supporting countries after ratification strengthens country resolve to combat bribery in international business.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery supports countries by monitoring their compliance with the Anti-Bribery Convention. The Convention itself calls for a “procedure of self and mutual evaluation”, also referred to as “monitoring”. Monitoring takes place in two phases. Phase 1  evaluates the adequacy of a country’s legislation to implement the Convention. Phase 2  assesses whether a country is applying this legislation effectively.

The practical impact of the monitoring process is evident. Countries have introduced legislative amendments to strengthen their anti-bribery laws. Pressure is on to step up enforcement of these laws. And tax deductibility for bribes paid to foreign public officials is no longer possible in any of the 38 countries party to the Convention.

Country evaluations lead to Working Group recommendations found in country reports. The country reports, national implementing legislation and other country-specific information form the contents of the OECD Anti-Bribery Country Pages.