The OECD fights corruption

Corruption threatens good governance, sustainable economic development, democratic process, and fair business practices. The OECD has been a global leader in the fight against corruption for over a decade. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses corruption in business, taxation, development aid, and governance in member countries and beyond.

In today’s interconnected world, corruption’s damaging effects spread far beyond where the corrupt act is committed, throughout the global economy and society. Technological advances have made acts of corruption easier to commit and harder to detect.

In order to effectively fight corruption – both at home and internationally – transparency, accountability and integrity in the public and private sectors are necessary.

The OECD has been a key player in the fight against corruption for more than a decade, and the Organisation continues to take the lead in setting and promoting international anti-corruption standards and principles by:

• Combating the “supply side” of bribery
• Preventing bribery through export credits
• Denying tax deductibility of bribes
• Promoting responsible business conduct
• Preventing corruption in the public sector
• Improving governance through development assistance
• Initiatives with non-member economies

Key OECD anti-corruption documents