Governments around the globe seek to curb corruption to counter its negative effects on political stability, welfare, economic development, and international trade and investment. Governments in Asia-Pacific have resolved to cooperate in the fight against corruption as early as 1999, when they launched the Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific under the joint leadership of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Today, 28 countries and economies of the Asia-Pacific region have committed to action against corruption: they have jointly developed the Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia and the Pacific and work together towards its implementation. The Action Plan sets out the goals and standards for sustainable safeguards against corruption in the economic, political and social spheres of the countries in the region. The Initiative supports the member governments' efforts through three mechanisms:
► Fostering policy dialogue,
► Providing policy analysis, and
► Capacity building

The Initiative's member countries lay down the priorities for their joint work in the Strategy and Work Program. A number of partners - regional and international organizations, as well as donors - support the efforts of the member countries.

Since the Action Plan's adoption 7 years ago, the Initiative's members have made significant progress in developing safeguards against corruption; much of thie progress is facilitated through the Initiative, among others through the development of specific reform programs by its member countries.

The cooperation and exchange of experience has also resulted in a significant body of analytical reports and proceedings. An online database provides information on the fight against corruption in each of the Initiative's member jurisdictions. The Initiative is jointly managed by the Secretariat of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development  (OECD) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff.

 The Initiative's member countries and economies

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