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More political commitment needed to fight international corruption, says OECD Secretary-General

21-Nov-2007

"Much more needs to be done" to fight international corruption, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today at a conference in Rome to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

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.

OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses serious concerns about Chile's compliance with key provisions of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

25-Oct-2007

Chile should promptly adopt the necessary national legislation to improve its compliance with its international obligations under the Anti-Bribery Convention, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

OECD Working Group on Bribery concerned by Argentina's postponement of on-site visit

18-Oct-2007

The OECD Working Group on Bribery has today issued a letter to Argentina, outlining its serious concerns about the postponement by Argentina of a visit to the country by an international team of experts.

Slovenia needs to boost awareness to fight foreign bribery, says OECD

03-Jul-2007

Slovenia should strengthen its efforts to raise public and private sector awareness about the fight against foreign bribery, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. The low level of awareness about this issue could be a signal that the priority and commitment given to fighting corruption are declining in Slovenia. Also the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, which has played a central role in the field of corruption prevention, is facing abolition.

OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and Switzerland: Report on Progress of the implementation of the Phase 2 Recommendations since February 2005

03-Jul-2007

Follow-up Report on the Implementation by Switzerland of the Phase 2 Recommendations on the Application of the OECD Convention and the 1997 Revised  Recommendation on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.

OECD Working Group on Bribery - Annual Report 2006

27-Jun-2007

The aim of this first annual report is to give you a brief overview of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and how it works. It will inform you on how the Working Group on Bribery contributes to the global fight against corruption and its main activities in 2006.

South Africa joins the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention

26-Jun-2007

On 19 June 2007, South Africa became the 37th signatory and first African country to join the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention. Adopted in 1997 and ratified so far by 36 countries, this Convention outlaws the bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.

South Africa to join the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention

12-Jun-2007

South Africa is to become the 37th signatory and first African country to join the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention. Adopted in 1997 and ratified so far by 36 countries, this Convention outlaws the bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.

OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and Mexico: Report on Progress of the implementation of the Phase 2 Recommendations since September 2004

06-Apr-2007

Follow-up Report on the Implementation by Mexico of the Phase 2 Recommendations on the Application of the OECD Convention and the 1997 Revised  Recommendation on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.




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