Anti-Bribery Convention

Thirty-eight countries have ratified the OECD Anti-bribery Convention. But complying with the Convention requires unwavering support from the OECD and its Working Group on Bribery. Country monitoring and extensive follow-up ensure that all 38 countries win the fight against bribery.

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Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price?

on 09-Dec-2009

On International Anti-Corruption Day, the OECD celebrates the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Anti-Bribery Convention with a high-level roundtable on 'Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price?' and discussion on the fight against foreign bribery.

The role of intermediaries in the bribery of foreign public officials

15-Oct-2009

Intermediaries fulfil a key role in international business transactions. While many of them perform lawful tasks, many also engage in bribery of foreign public officials. This study, initiated in 2007, focuses on the use of intermediaries in cases of bribery of foreign public officials. 

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomed the introduction into the UK Parliament of a new Bribery Bill

23-Nov-2009

“The OECD is pleased to see the commitment being made by the UK government to the fight against foreign bribery,” Mr Gurría said.

OECD acknowledges Turkey's progress in combating foreign bribery

30-Jun-2009

The 38-country OECD Working Group on Bribery welcomed recent progress by Turkey in its efforts to comply with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. The Working Group completed its Phase 2bis review of Turkey, to assess major areas of concern identified in Turkey’s Phase 2 evaluation.

Policy Statement on Bribery in International Business Transactions

22-Jun-2009

On 19 June 2009, the 38 country Working Group on Bribery adopted a Policy Statement on Bribery in International Business Transactions, reaffirming the importance of the Convention and its implementation.

Israel joins OECD Anti-bribery Convention

11-Mar-2009

On 11 March 2009, Israel became the 38th signatory to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention which outlaws bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. Israel’s accession to the Convention represents an important commitment to the international fight against corruption.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes G7 move to establish set of ethical principles on global business

16-Feb-2009

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the decision by G7 Finance Ministers to work towards setting up a set of common principles on integrity, transparency and propriety in global financial and business transactions.

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High-level roundtable

9 December 2009 Paris, France

Foreign Bribery: who pays the price?

Annual report

Overview of the Convention and how it works

OECD Working Group on Bribery

Essential reading

The OECD fights corruption

Anti-corruption tools and expertise from the OECD

Key documents

Video

Ten years after the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention entered into force, OECD legal expert Nicola Bonucci talks about its impact and the challenges ahead in the fight against corruption.

Interview with Nicola Bonucci

Talking about corruption

Progress made and challenges ahead in the fight against corruption

Interview with the head of the anti-corruption division