Fighting Corruption in the Public Sector

Corruption in the public sector hampers the efficiency of public services, undermines confidence in public  institutions and increases the cost of public transactions. Integrity is essential for building strong institutions resistant to corruption. The OECD provides policy instruments and practical tools for the public sector to fight corruption and build integrity. Read more.

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OECD Review of Public Procurement of the Mexican Institute of Social Security

16-Jan-2012

OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, presented the findings of the OECD Review of Public Procurement of the Mexican Institute of Social Security.  The findings of the reviews were discussed with the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, members of Congress, and principal representatives from the media and civil society.

G20 identifies OECD Integrity Reviews as a key to helping governments fight corruption

20-Dec-2011

At their recent meeting in Cannes, G20 Leaders committed to take into account the OECD Recommendation on Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement in reforming their procurement systems. 

Ministerial Advisors: Role, Influence and Management

19-Dec-2011

This book reports on the results of an OECD survey on the work of ministerial advisors across 27 countries. It considers why they are used, how they are appointed, concerns that have be raised about them, and the transparency of their status.

Brazil needs to improve systems to promote greater integrity in public service

26-Oct-2011

Brazil has made strong progress over the past decade in the fight against misconduct in the public sector, but there is still room to improve procedures to detect and prevent improper acts by officials, according to a new OECD report.

Openness and Transparency - Pillars for Democracy, Trust and Progress

21-Sep-2011

"Openness and transparency are key ingredients to build accountability and trust, which are necessary for the functioning of democracies and market economies", says OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, at the launch of the Open Government Partnership.

Roundtable on Procurement Policy Reform with Mexico’s Energy Sector

from 17-Aug-2011 to 18-Aug-2011

The OECD has recently concluded two roundtable discussions in Mexico City with leading representatives of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), and the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), as well as with procurement leaders in major energy companies from OECD countries.

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OECD Recommendations

Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement

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Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying

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