[9th meeting] Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 10th session.
Agenda item 7: Follow-up to the special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and stre
Agenda item 7: Follow-up to the special session of the General Assembly on challenges and measures to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen international cooperation"
10th session- Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
Corruption in the Time of COVID-19: A Double Threat.
As a part of the celebrations of the International Day Against Corruption, the virtual side event entitled "Corruption in the Time of COVID-
As a part of the celebrations of the International Day Against Corruption, the virtual side event entitled "Corruption in the Time of COVID-19: A Double Threat" is co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Colombia and Peru to the United Nations, and by the New York Bureau of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Every year $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are stolen annually through corruption – a sum equivalent to more than 5 per cent of the global GDP. In developing countries, according to the United Nations Development Programme, funds lost to corruption are estimated at 10 times the amount of official development assistance.
Corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. No country, region or community is immune.
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Distinguished delegates,
Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I would like to pay particular thanks to the Permanent Missions of the Republics of Colombia and Peru, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for organising this important event.
Corruption is hindering the effective promotion and protection of human rights, as well as the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
This crime does not stand alone. It is closely linked to organized crime, terrorism, conflict, human rights violations, environmental degradation and poverty. It directly threatens peace and stability and is a consequence and driver of conflict.
Corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic may jeopardize a State's ability to respond to, and recover from, this crisis.
Corruption has led to scarcity in essential protection, life-saving equipment, adequate assistance and the provision of vital services. Corruption has caused extra lives to be lost during this pandemic.
Vaccines against COVID-19 are starting to be approved and distributed. I urge you to make every effort to ensure that corruption does not prevent or impede the equitable distribution of vaccines or worse, lead to the falsification of vaccines, creating a double threat.
No country, region or community is immune. Corruption is a global problem, that requires global solutions.
The United Nations General Assembly, adopted the first legally-binding instrument against corruption, the United Nations Convention against Corruption, in 2003, which sets out what parties should do to, strengthen their legal and regulatory systems to fight corruption.
In June 2021 next year, the first-ever UN General Assembly special session focused on corruption will take place in New York. The special session will provide an opportunity to shape the global anti-corruption agenda for the next decade – by advancing effective and innovative approaches, sharing best practices and developing new standards and mechanisms.
I encourage all Member States to participate in the special session next year, with proposals to combat corruption, and strengthen international cooperation.
Creating inclusive and cohesive societies: A multidisciplinary approach to combating corruption for development.
Opening remarks and Interactive dialogue 1: "Creating inclusive and cohesive societies: A multidisciplinary approach to combating corruption
Interactive dialogue 1: Creating inclusive and cohesive societies: A multidisciplinary approach to combating corruption for development - ECOSOC High-level Segment 2012
Towards a region with more integrity and transparency: images in the fight against corruption.
The Inter- American Development Bank Group (IADB)’s International Anti-Corruption Day 2015 commemoration featured a cartoon contest entitled “Towards a region with more integrity and transparency: images in the fight against corruption.” With criticism, humor and aesthetics, cartoons have been an effective tool for communicating ideas familiar to all cultures that break language barriers. The contest raised awareness about the role that both individuals and society play, in combating corruption and promoting transparency.
THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEASURES IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEASURES IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL MEASURES IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Abstract:
Corruption has been a social problem in Nigeria with debilitating consequences on the growth and development of the country. The country is the sixth largest exporter of crude oil in the world earning therefrom a revenue of about 57 billion USD annually. The country also has the…
