UNODC ACTION TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS INTEGRITY

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.

THE PRIVATE SECTOR FORUM AT COSP10

The first-ever Private Sector Forum took place on 11 and 12 December 2023 in the margins of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP10) in Atlanta, USA. Discover the event photo album here. 

 

PROJECTS

WHAT'S COMING UP

EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

QUESTIONNAIRE ON STATE MEASURES FOR STRENGTHENING BUSINESS INTEGRITY

THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR

The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. It provides state-of-the-art measures for the public and private sectors to foster accountability, integrity and transparency. Governments recognize the vital role of the private sector in preventing and countering corruption.
Article 12 of UNCAC focuses on ways to enhance integrity in the private sector, while article 26 requires States parties to establish the liability of legal persons for acts of corruption. The responsibility to meet the obligations of the Convention ultimately lies with governments. However, the global fight against corruption will not be successful without the engagement of the private sector.
Working together in the spirit of Collective Action, governments and companies can build an environment conducive to investment, economic growth and sustainable development. Find out more about the Convention and how it relates to the private sector at UNODC’s TRACK portal.