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The United Nations Convention Against Corruption A Global Response to the Threat posed by Corruption to Peace and Economic Development. Introduction . The role of key public institutions in economic development and security. The impact of corruption on key institutions.

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  1. The United Nations Convention Against CorruptionA Global Response to the Threat posed by Corruption to Peace and Economic Development

  2. Introduction • The role of key public institutions in economic development and security. • The impact of corruption on key institutions. • The response under the United Nations Convention against Corruption. 4. The work of UNODC in support of public institutions and education.

  3. Public Institutions, Economic Development and Security Economic • Enforcement of Property Rights • Equal and fair application of law incentivises investment • Prevention of Expropriation • Patent Protection • Provision of limited liability • Political and Social • Uphold the rule of law • Protect the rights of minorities • Framework for social contract between citizen and state • Effective institutions mean legitimate government

  4. The Impact of Corruption • Economic • Depletion of national wealth • Uneconomic, high-profile projects rather than needed infrastructure • Distorts competition and markets • Discourages investment • Political and Social • Impact on Democracy and • Rule of Law • Loss of Legitimacy of • Institutions – particularly • harmful in emerging • nations • Frustration results in weak society • Potential ‘Brain Drain’

  5. The Impact of Corruption: Countries in Conflict Afghanistan • 56% population indicated corruption as key concern. • Those entrusted with upholding integrity and the law are seen as being most guilty of violating them. • Evidence that corruption becoming increasingly embedded in social practices. • Prosecutors, judges and customs officials are the most likely to receive bribes.

  6. A response from the international community to the impact of corruption on economic development and security The United Nations Convention Against Corruption

  7. United Nations Convention against Corruption Chapter II Preventive measures Chapter III Criminalization & Law Enforcement Chapter IV International Cooperation Chapter V Asset Recovery

  8. Prevention of Corruption • Article 7: prevention of corruption in the public sector • Article 8: codes of conduct • Article 9: public procurement and public finances • Article 10: transparency in public administration • Article 12: private sector • Article 13: participation of society and public education

  9. Strengthening Institutions through the UNCAC Judicial and Prosecutorial Integrity • Article 11 - Integrity of the Judiciary and Prosecution Services. • Bangalore Principles on Judicial Conduct. • Major UNODC projects in Nigeria, Indonesia and S.Africa in support of judicial integrity. • Implementation Guide for Article 11 in development. • Judicial Integrity to be addressed at 2013 UNCAC Working Group on Prevention of Corruption.

  10. Strengthening Institutions through the UNCAC Anti-Corruption Authorities • Articles 6 and 36 - Specialized bodies for preventing and combating corruption. • Jakarta Statement on Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies. • Strengthening of Anti-Corruption Authorities proven to have a tangible impact on levels of corruption. • UNODC works directly with national anti-corruption authorities to support their work.

  11. Strengthening Institutions through the UNCAC Police and Prisons • Law enforcement institutions such as police and prisons particularly vulnerable to corruption. • UNODC working with States to implement the requirements of UNCAC in the context of police and prison services. • Addressing corruption in these sectors particularly challenging in conflict environments.

  12. Fighting Corruption through Education • Increasing recognition of the need to ally institutional reform with education. • Article 13 UNCAC requires States parties to undertake public education programmes, including school and university curricula. • UNODC assisting States in this regard through the Anti-Corruption Academic Initiative. • UNODC also an active partner in the NATO Building Integrity Initiative.

  13. For further information: Corruption and Economic Crime Branch Division for Treaty Affairs United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Tel: +43-1-26060-4134 Fax: +43-1-26060-5885 Email: candice.welsch@unodc.org http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CAC/index.html www.track.unodc.org

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