Knowra Anti-corruption Anti-corruption Anti-corruption comprises efforts to prevent, detect, and punish the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It combines institutional safeguards, enforcement, and public accountability.
Conflict of interest : A situation in which personal interests could improperly influence someone’s professional duties. Disclosure and recusal rules address conflicts before they distort public decisions.
Rule of law : A principle that public power is exercised under laws applied consistently and subject to independent review. Anti-corruption enforcement depends on officials and powerful actors being subject to law.
Open contracting : The publication and use of procurement data across the planning, tendering, award, and implementation stages. It makes contract decisions easier to scrutinize and compare for irregularities.
Anti-corruption campaign : A government-led drive against corruption, often involving investigations or prosecutions concentrated in a defined period. Campaigns may produce visible enforcement without building durable, impartial institutions.
Asset declaration : A formal disclosure of a person's assets, income, liabilities, or financial interests. Declarations can expose unexplained wealth and conflicts among public officials.
Independent judiciary : The ability of courts to decide cases without improper influence from political or private actors. Independent courts can review investigations and adjudicate corruption cases fairly.
Beneficial ownership : The identification of the natural persons who ultimately own or control a company or other legal entity. Ownership transparency can prevent officials from concealing interests behind corporate structures.
Anti-corruption agency : A specialized public body tasked with preventing, investigating, or coordinating action against corruption. A dedicated agency is one institutional model, distinct from distributing duties across government.
Whistleblower protection : Legal and institutional measures that shield people who report wrongdoing from retaliation. Protected reporting can reveal misconduct hidden from auditors and investigators.
Supreme audit institution : A public body that audits government revenue, spending, and financial management. External audits can detect irregularities and refer suspected wrongdoing for investigation.
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