17.10.2013
The body’s ninth annual progress on OECD Anti-Bribery Convention enforcement assesses the use of the convention for curbing the export of corruption globally and has classified countries by four defined levels of enforcement.
While the UK, US Germany and Switzerland lead the way, concerns remain over 20 countries responsible for 26.9 per cent of world exports including Japan, Netherlands and Russia.
Transparency International has stated that getting lagging governments to meet commitments “should be a top priority”, with the challenge being ensuring political support in countries which are struggling while maintained support for the convention in those whether there is enforcement.
The organisation also stated that build the necessary political support would need advocacy from government leaders and work on that level should be a priority for 2014.
Transparency International has around 90 chapters across the globe, with the UK division specifically working to combat corruption and reduce the country’s role in corruption across the world.
New Global Report Published By Transparency International
Anti-corruption organisation Transparency International has called for work to continue to ensure all governments across the globe are committed to tackling corruption, following the release of its new report examining efforts to combat foreign bribery.The body’s ninth annual progress on OECD Anti-Bribery Convention enforcement assesses the use of the convention for curbing the export of corruption globally and has classified countries by four defined levels of enforcement.
While the UK, US Germany and Switzerland lead the way, concerns remain over 20 countries responsible for 26.9 per cent of world exports including Japan, Netherlands and Russia.
Transparency International has stated that getting lagging governments to meet commitments “should be a top priority”, with the challenge being ensuring political support in countries which are struggling while maintained support for the convention in those whether there is enforcement.
The organisation also stated that build the necessary political support would need advocacy from government leaders and work on that level should be a priority for 2014.
Transparency International has around 90 chapters across the globe, with the UK division specifically working to combat corruption and reduce the country’s role in corruption across the world.
Expert Opinion
We live very much in a global economy with so much business now taking place between businesses in locations across the world. <br/> <br/>“Because of this it is vital that all countries understand their responsibilities when it comes to tackling and getting to the root cause of financial crime, bribery and corruption. It is also important that a commitment to combat this begins at the top, with government’s embracing the issue wholeheartedly. <br/> <br/>“Compliance with regulation on fraud and bribery is a fundamental part of business and the only way its impact will be reduced is with a concerted global effort.” <br/>
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