Knowra Corruption Corruption Corruption is the misuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can occur in public institutions, private organizations, and other relationships of trust.
Bribery : Bribery is offering, giving, soliciting, or accepting an advantage to influence someone’s duties. A direct exchange of private benefit for the misuse of entrusted authority.
Public office : Public office is a position of authority or responsibility within government. Corruption often involves exploiting duties attached to public office.
Anti-corruption : Anti-corruption comprises efforts to prevent, detect, and sanction the misuse of entrusted power for private gain. It gathers the policies and institutions designed to limit corruption.
Rule of law : The rule of law is the principle that public power is constrained by laws applied consistently and fairly. Corruption lets private influence displace equal application of law.
Fraud : Fraud is intentional deception used to secure an unlawful or unfair gain. Fraud involves deception, while corruption specifically abuses entrusted power.
Embezzlement : Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of money or property entrusted to someone. It converts control over entrusted resources into private gain.
Conflict of interest : A conflict of interest occurs when personal interests could improperly influence professional duties or decisions. It identifies conditions in which entrusted judgment can serve private interests.
United Nations Convention against Corruption : The United Nations Convention against Corruption is a multilateral treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery. It establishes a global framework for states to address corrupt conduct.
Political legitimacy : Political legitimacy is the recognized right of a government or institution to exercise authority. Persistent corruption can erode acceptance of public authority.
Extortion : Extortion is obtaining money, property, or action through coercion or threats. It can accompany corruption, but coercion rather than entrusted authority defines it.
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