Governments recognize the vital role of the private sector in preventing and countering corruption. A collaborative approach among public and private stakeholders increases the collective impact and credibility of actions by both sectors. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides platforms for strengthened dialogue and partnership between the public and the private sectors to jointly develop and implement initiatives to counter corruption.
UNODC is the leading entity in the fight against corruption. It is the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the guardian of Principle Ten of the UN Global Compact on Anti-corruption.
Business has much to lose from corruption, but also considerable leverage to stop it. By bringing together companies to engage in action against corruption, UNODC contributes to levelling the playing field for global business and reducing risks that endanger the value and reputation of companies.