7th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Asia and the Pacific

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Corruption is a multifaceted problem that requires a multidisciplinary solution. The need for multidisciplinary frameworks for combating corruption is also reflected in prevailing international standards, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and other OECD instruments. These instruments address the problem from every angle - prevention in the public and private sectors, detection and law enforcement. The ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific, and the Government of India, have organised this conference to help governments, businesses and citizens in Asia-Pacitic find holistic approaches to the corruption problem.

On 28-29 September 2011, the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific and the Government of India co-hosted the 7th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Asia and the Pacific. The Conference provided a forum on establishing and implementing in Asia-Pacific some of the main features of an effective multidisciplinary anti-corruption framework: 1) international co-operation in multijurisdictional corruption investigations; 2) measures to prevent and detect corruption in public procurement; 3) corporate compliance, internal controls and ethics measures to fight corruption; and 4) strong citizen contributions to these frameworks.

Additional smaller breakout sessions delved further into more specialised areas of interest, such as effective international information-sharing in investigations; public procurement in high risk sectors; features of an effective corporate compliance programme; and strengthening citizens’ participation to increase integrity and transparency in government.

This Conference gathered experts from the 28 member countries and economies of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific. In addition, leading global experts, including from other regions and OECD member countries, shared their experiences. Experts came from all the relevant disciplines – representing international organizations, leading enterprises and businesses associations, civil society, and multilateral and donor organizations.

Conference Conclusions and Recommendations for Further Actions Conference webpage on the website of the Ministry of Personnel,
   Public Grievances and Pensions of the Government of India
 Programme
 Press release
 Conference conclusions
 Conference proceedings
 Remarks:
     Inaugural address by H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil,
       Honourable President of India
     Opening remarks by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Honourable Minister of State
       (Prime Minister's Office and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)
     Welcome address by Secretary Alka Sirohi
       Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
     Opening remarks by OECD Deputy Secretary-General Richard Boucher
     Opening remarks by ADB Vice President Xiaoyu Zhao
     Vote of Thanks by Additional Secretary Dr. SK Sarkar
       Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
     Valedictory Address, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Honourable Minister of Finance
     Closing remarks by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Honourable Minister of State
       (Prime Minister's Office and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions)
     Closing address by Secretary Alka Sirohi
       Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
 List of participants

Previous conferences:
 6th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Singapore, November 2008)
 5th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Beijing, PR China, September 2005)
 4th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 2003)
 3rd Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Tokyo, Japan, 2001)
 2nd Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Seoul, Korea, 2000)
 1st Regional Anti-Corruption Conference (Manila, Philippines, 1999)