Regional Initiatives

OECD anti-corruption regional actions focus on countries not party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. The regional actions promote international anti-corruption instruments in order to strengthen regional capacity to fight corruption.

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

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

The Latin-American regional anti-corruption conference, sponsored by the Government of Mexico and the OECD, will take place in Mexico City on 29-30 September 2008. The event aims 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.

Eastern European and Central Asian countries step up their fight against corruption

26-Aug-2008

Senior government officials, non-governmental and business groups from almost 30 countries met on 25-27 June 2008 in Tbilisi, Georgia, at the 7th General Meeting of the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) to step up their fight against corruption.


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.

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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Publication

The key elements required to classify corruption as a criminal act

Corruption: Glossary of International Criminal Standards