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The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC and its implementation review mechanism

The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC and its implementation review mechanism Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Belgrade, 24 September 2018 Lindy Muzila Corruption and Economic Crime Branch UNODC. What is the role of Civil Society in combatting corruption?. UNCAC Preamble:

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The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC and its implementation review mechanism

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  1. The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC and its implementation review mechanism Multi-Stakeholder Workshop in Belgrade, 24 September 2018 Lindy Muzila Corruption and Economic Crime Branch UNODC

  2. What is the role of Civil Society in combatting corruption? UNCAC Preamble: “Bearing in mind that the prevention and eradication of corruption is a responsibility of all States and that they must cooperate with one another, with the support and involvement of individuals and groups outside the public sector, such as civil society, non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations, if their efforts in this area are to be effective,”

  3. Art. 13 Participation of society 1. Each State Party shall take appropriate measures, within its means and in accordance with fundamental principles of its domestic law, to promote the active participation of individuals and groups outside the public sector, such as civil society, non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations, in the prevention of and the fight against corruption and to raise public awareness regarding the existence, causes and gravity of and the threat posed by corruption…

  4. I. Possible avenues for engaging on UNCAC activities • The Corruption and Economic Crime Branch is the Secretariat of the UNCAC (States) • The civil society team within DPA is the entry point and liaison for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) engagement with UNODC • The UNCAC Coalition • The governmental focal point who coordinates the State Party’s participation in the review

  5. CSO participation in Inter-governmental bodies to the UNCAC • CoSP: • non-governmental organizations having consultative status with the Economic and Social Council may apply to the bureau for observer status (Rule 17) • Other relevant NGOs may apply to the Bureau (through CST) for observer status • NGO Briefing (resolution 4/6 of the Conference)

  6. What is the role of Civil Society in the UNCAC? • Article 1. of the UNCAC provides: • The purposes of this Convention are: • (a) To promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption more efficiently and effectively; (b) To promote, facilitate and support international cooperation and technical assistance in the prevention of and fight against corruption, including in asset recovery; • (c) To promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property.

  7. Role of Civil Society in the Review Process • Consultation in the Self-Assessment Checklist (Art. 28 of the ToRs) • Participation in the Direct Dialogue (Art. 30 of the ToRs) • Encourage publication of the final report (Art. 38 of the ToRs) • Support the addressing of TA needs identified

  8. Useful resources http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/corruption/uncac.html

  9. In a perfect world…. Govts CSOs

  10. Division for Treaty Affairs United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime P.O.Box 500 Vienna A-1400 Austria Tel: +43-1-26060-4534 Fax: +43-1-26060-5841 http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CAC/index.html For further information:

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