UNODC and UN Global Compact hosted a Private Sector Forum on the margins of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This event brought together the private sector, public sector, civil society, academia, youth and international organizations to shape the global business integrity agenda. Read more.
The Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, also known as the UN anti-corruption conference or COSP, is the largest global anti-corruption gathering. Every two years, the Parties to the Convention meet to review its implementation and discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption.
UNODC and the UN Global Compact jointly organize the Private Sector Forum, a high-level event taking place during COSP, bringing together business leaders, government representatives, civil society, academia, youth and international organizations to address pressing anti-corruption challenges. Building on the success of the first Forum at COSP10 in Atlanta, which attracted approximately 300 participants and 59 speakers from major companies and organizations worldwide, the COSP11 Private Sector Forum created a space for meaningful dialogue and commitment to strengthen business integrity. The Private Sector Forum took place on 15-16 December 2025, in Doha, Qatar.
The 2025 Private Sector Forum brought together business leaders, government representatives, civil society, academia, youth and international organizations to explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can transform anti-corruption efforts while addressing critical ethical challenges. Through interactive sessions and multi-stakeholder discussions, participants shared concrete innovative solutions for strengthening business integrity while shaping the global business integrity agenda through global collaboration.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Global Compact convened the COSP11 Private Sector Forum on 15-16 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, bringing together business leaders, government representatives, civil society, academia, youth and international organizations to discuss emerging challenges in anti-corruption and business integrity. Held under the theme “Future-Proofing Business Integrity: AI, Innovation and Global Collaboration”, the Forum underscored the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI), digital tools and cross-sector partnerships in strengthening transparency, accountability and ethical business practices worldwide. Participants examined how AI, blockchain, data analytics and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing compliance, from reactive monitoring to proactive, values-driven practices. Discussions also emphasized the potential of digital innovation to foster real-time accountability, enhance youth and citizen engagement, and create new opportunities for knowledge-sharing. Read more.
The road to COSP11Over the past two years, since the tenth session of the Conference, significant progress has been made in strengthening business integrity in line with resolution 10/12 adopted at COSP10:
UNODC launched the paper “Using Incentives to Strengthen Business Integrity in Public Procurement” in furtherance of UNCAC COSP resolutions 10/9 and 10/12. This paper aims to serve as a practical tool to assist Governments in strengthening their efforts in providing incentives for business integrity in public procurement, by outlining good practices from different regions and sectors. Read more.
UNODC and the UN Global Compact have developed a new course on “Doing Business with Integrity", which helps private sector employees navigate integrity challenges in their work through real-life scenarios.
A Think Lab for business integrity comprised of 26 companies providing thought leadership on business integrity was established. 4 sessions have been held to date.
Academia, civil society, public and private sector representatives have been engaged in over 17 countries through meetings, trainings, webinars, workshops and various other forms of engagement on business integrity. Research publications, policy papers, model codes of conduct, tools and other resources have been developed and made available. In collaboration with the UN Global Compact, UNODC has also conducted follow up meetings to assess progress on the outcomes of COSP10 Resolution 10/12.
Our Business Integrity Portal remains a one-stop shop for information on our work on business integrity. It also features a “Business Hub” which offers information and tools to support businesses seeking to strengthen integrity in their operations by assessing their corruption risks, developing compliance programmes and participating in collective action activities.
