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Asia and Pacific: Analysis of the criminalisation of bribery

24-Nov-2010

Co-published by the Asian Development Bank and the OECD, this thematic review on the criminalisation of bribery analyses the implementation of the main international standards on fighting the bribery of domestic and foreign public officials in 28 Asian and Pacific countries.

Israel joins OECD Working Group on Bribery

09-Dec-2008

Israel has officially joined the OECD Working Group on Bribery, an important step in its accession to OECD membership. OECD has also launched a partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) to support the efforts of African governments and business to fight bribery and corruption and boost corporate integrity.

Public and Private Sector Cooperation to Combat Corruption in Asia - Pacific

26-Nov-2008

The 6th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Asia-Pacific tackled the issue of how corruption in business transactions decreases competition, deters investment, and increases the cost of goods and services in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants discussed strategies and mechanisms for addressing the “supply side” of corruption from the perspectives of the public sector, private sector and civil society.

Coopération des secteurs public et privé pour lutter contre la corruption en Asie-Pacifique

26-Nov-2008

La 6è Conférence régionale anticorruption pour l’Asie-Pacifique a abordé la question de la manière dont  la corruption dans le cadre des échanges commerciaux porte atteinte au jeu de la concurrence, participe à la fuite des investissements, et augmente le coût des biens et services dans la région Asie-Pacifique. (Suite en anglais)

Tackling corporate corruption with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

10-Jun-2008

As ongoing corporate bribery investigations and scandals make headlines around the world, Transparency International (TI) has published a working paper on the OECD’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, a set of social, labour, environmental and anti-corruption standards for transnational companies. This working paper explains the Guidelines and their relevance in fighting corruption in the private sector. Case studies illustrate recent instances when civil society has filed complaints in different countries related to bribery and other violations.

Message to the Conference of State Parties to the UNCAC from the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions

29-Jan-2008

The OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions congratulates the Conference of State Parties on the occasion of its second session for its important accomplishments so far in combating corruption, including through the ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) by over one hundred countries and the substantial work of its various working groups.

OECD Anti-Corruption Division wins “Highly Commended” Award in Smart Regulation category of the 2007 Africa Investor Awards

12-Nov-2007

In his acceptance speech, Patrick Moulette, Head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division, highlights the benefits that South Africa’s membership of the Convention will bring to the fight against corruption in Africa.

ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative Newsletter, June 2007

18-Apr-2007

Read the 9th newsletter of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific, a quarterly e-mail publication containing information on recent developments and upcoming events in the Asia-Pacific region’s fight against corruption.

The OECD urges Ukraine to strengthen its fight against corruption

15-Dec-2006

Ukraine needs to urgently tackle corruption in political and judicial circles as part of a broad campaign to strengthen its fight against corruption, according to a new report by the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.


Events

Conference on combating foreign bribery in international business transactions

from 10-May-2011 to 11-May-2011

Taking place in Bali, Indonesia, this international conference on bribery in international business transactions will focus on raising awareness of the risks foreign bribery poses to governments, businesses and individuals, reviewing legal frameworks for fighting foreign bribery, sharing of experiences and best practices in the fight against corruption, and fostering greater international co-operation in this area.

Anti-corruption in Eastern Europe and Central Asia - March meetings

from 29-Mar-2010 to 31-Mar-2010

Organised in Paris, these meetings included the 8th Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan meeting, the 9th Steering Group meeting and an expert seminar on asset declarations for public officials.

Latin-American Regional Conference: Commitment and Co-operation in the Fight Against Corruption and Transnational Bribery

from 29-Sep-2008 to 30-Sep-2008

This conference aimed to reaffirm regional commitment to fighting corruption and upholding international standards, foster exchange of information and improve co-operation, and contribute to countries’ national anti-bribery strategies.

The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

from 20-Nov-2007 to 21-Nov-2007

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary celebration of the adoption of the Anti-Bribery Convention, signatory countries issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to fight bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.

Asia-Pacific countries strengthen cooperation in the fight against corruption

from 05-Sep-2007 to 07-Sep-2007

Government representatives and experts from some thirty countries and jurisdictions gathered in Bali, Indonesia, for an international seminar on Asset Recovery and Mutual Legal Assistance. Discussions focused on formal and informal measures to obtain international legal assistance across jurisdictions, particular as this assistance relates to the confiscation and recovery, from foreign jurisdictions, of assets obtained through corrupt practice.



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