ant Colombia debe abordar importantes lagunas legales para que sus empresas rindan cuentas por los cohechos en el extranjero By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:43:00 GMT Colombia necesita mejorar su capacidad para investigar el cohecho internacional estableciendo un régimen eficaz de responsabilidad corporativa, mejorando la coordinación entre sus numerosas agencias y formando con más rigor a los órganos responsables de la aplicación de la ley. Full Article
ant Uzbekistan must enforce anti-corruption laws and strengthen public sector integrity By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:50:00 GMT Uzbekistan has adopted its first anti-corruption action plan and established an anti-corruption coordination commission. Nevertheless corruption is widespread in Uzbekistan and remains a key obstacle for business. Full Article
ant International Anti-Corruption Day Statement by Drago Kos, Chair of the OECD Working Group on Bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:41:00 GMT International Anti-Corruption Day provides us all with a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made over the past year in the global fight against corruption, but also to think about the work that remains to be done in the years ahead. Full Article
ant Statement of the OECD Working Group on Bribery on Belgium’s limited implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery has serious concerns regarding Belgium’s limited efforts to comply with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Full Article
ant Statement of the OECD Working Group on Bribery on Finland’s limited implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses its serious concern with Finland’s continued failure to implement the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Full Article
ant Statement of the OECD Working Group on Bribery on Slovenia’s limited implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:05:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses its serious concern regarding the situation of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (CPC) in Slovenia. Full Article
ant OECD Anti-Bribery Ministerial Meeting, 16 March 2016 - Open to media from 9:45 AM to 12:45 PM, Live webcast By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:25:00 GMT Bribery in international business undermines good governance and economic development, perpetuates poverty and distorts international competition. Full Article
ant OECD Anti-Bribery Ministerial Declaration By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:32:00 GMT Ministers and representatives from the 41 State Parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention have reaffirmed their commitment to continued implementation of the Convention and called for robust enforcement of their anti-foreign bribery laws. Full Article
ant OECD Anti-Bribery Ministerial Meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:59:00 GMT 16 March 2016, Paris: Chaired by the Italian Minister of Justice, Andrea Orlando, the OECD will host a Ministerial Meeting on the Anti-Bribery Convention to discuss measures to strengthen implementation of the Convention and to exchange ideas on combating foreign bribery and emerging issues. Full Article
ant Boosting the impact of anti-corruption reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:43:00 GMT 21 April 2016, Paris: The OECD will host a High-Level Meeting on boosting the impact of anti-corruption reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Full Article
ant International Anti-Corruption Practitioner Conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:37:00 GMT 14-16 June 2016, Paris: The OECD hosted an International Anti-Corruption Conference organised by the French Ministry of Justice, and with the support of the World Bank and the United Kingdom. This conference brought together representatives from anti-corruption authorities worldwide responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption. Full Article
ant Mexico’s National Anti-corruption System - Statement from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:42:00 GMT The OECD welcomes the laws of the National Anti-corruption System that were approved by the Parliament on June 16, 2016 and enacted on July 18, 2016, clearing the way for one of the key pillars of Mexico’s structural reform agenda. The promulgation of these laws substantially transforms the anti-corruption architecture of Mexico by putting in place measures that the OECD considers effective. Full Article
ant Anti-corruption Reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:49:00 GMT Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have introduced important anti-corruption reforms in recent years. However, corruption in the region remains high. This report identifies progress achieved as well as challenges which require further action by countries. Full Article
ant OECD and European Commission launch project to support Greece’s Anti-Corruption Action Plan By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT The OECD and the Greek Government, with the support of the European Commission, today launched a collaboration project to strengthen Greece’s action plan to fight corruption. Full Article
ant Ukraine must eliminate obstacles to effectively implement anti-corruption reforms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:22:00 GMT Ukraine has made considerable progress in the area of anti-corruption reform but faces significant challenges to implement some important tools for combating corruption, according to a recent OECD report. Full Article
ant Mongolia should step up anti-corruption reforms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:14:00 GMT Mongolia has made significant progress in developing its anti-corruption policy, legislation and institutions over the past few years. However, progress has recently slowed and there are increasing concerns about the future direction and pace of reforms, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ant Consultation on Follow-up to the OECD Anti-Bribery Ministerial Meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:55:00 GMT This Working Group on Bribery consultation with the private sector and civil society will focus on how best to follow-up on OECD Anti-Bribery Ministerial Meeting. Full Article
ant OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum 30-31 March 2017, OECD Conference Centre By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:25:00 GMT Corruption and abuse of public office are a blight on democracies and a drain on public finances. With trust in government flagging in many countries and voter disillusionment on the rise, raising standards of integrity is more important than ever. Full Article
ant Statement of the OECD Working Group on Bribery on Italy's implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery commends Italy for the adoption of a Bill on 15 March, by the Italian Senate, which, if adopted by the Chamber of Deputies, would significantly extend the statute of limitations to allow more time to prosecute and sanction foreign bribery cases. Full Article
ant Argentina must urgently enact Corporate Liability Bill to rectify serious non-compliance with Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:00:00 GMT Some 16 years after joining the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, Argentina remains in serious non-compliance. Full Article
ant 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:50:00 GMT The 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum will tackle issues related to fair competition and economic growth, the inequality gap, a level playing field for business, the public interest in policy making and trust in government and politics Full Article
ant Advisory Group on Anti-Corruption and Integrity Delivers Recommendations for OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:19:00 GMT An independent group of leading anti-corruption and integrity experts recommends doing more to enforce and develop anti-corruption standards and enhancing collaboration with other international organisations in a report on ways the OECD can strengthen its vital work in combating bribery and promoting integrity. Full Article
ant Lithuania to join the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 18:35:00 GMT Lithuania has taken an important step on the road to OECD membership by completing the process to become a member of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Lithuania will become the 42nd Party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention on 15 July 2017, 60 days after the deposit of its instrument of accession. Full Article
ant Costa Rica to join the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 17:52:00 GMT Costa Rica has taken an important step on the road to OECD membership by completing the process to become a member of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Costa Rica will become the 43rd Party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention on 23rd July 2017, 60 days after the deposit of its instrument of accession. Full Article
ant Assessment of key anti-corruption related legislation in the Slovak Republic's public sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:05:00 GMT The OECD assessed the legal framework of key anti-corruption related legislation in the Slovak Republic in order to set the ground for strengthening integrity in the Slovak public sector and beyond. Full Article
ant The Czech Republic must take significant steps to enforce its foreign bribery laws, but demonstrates commitment to improve By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:00:00 GMT The Czech Republic must strengthen its efforts to detect, investigate and prosecute foreign bribery. Seventeen years after ratifying the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the Czech Republic has yet to prosecute a case involving the bribery of foreign public officials. Full Article
ant G20/OECD Compendium of good practices on the use of open data for Anti-corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:09:00 GMT This compendium of good practices was prepared by the OECD at the request of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group (ACWG), to raise awareness of the benefits of the digital transformation in the public sector, including governance, productivity, economic development and social innovation. Full Article
ant Costa Rica - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 09:02:00 GMT This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Costa Rica. Full Article
ant Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia: September 2017 meetings By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:43:00 GMT This meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) will take place at the OECD on 12-14 September 2017. Full Article
ant Ukraine should boost anti-corruption reforms to meet the demands of citizens By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:01:00 GMT Ukraine has achieved remarkable progress on anti-corruption reforms since the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Despite these major achievements, there is a serious risk of backsliding on reforms, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ant No Turning Back: 40 Years of the FCPA and 20 Years of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:24:00 GMT 9 November 2017, New York With the FCPA’s enactment 40 years ago and 20 years after the adoption of the OECD - Anti-Bribery Convention, the global fight against corruption has changed forever. This conference examined the major impact of these ground-breaking instruments on corporate behaviour and law enforcement priorities. Full Article
ant Data on enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:42:00 GMT This enforcement data includes the number of criminal, administrative and civil cases of foreign bribery that have resulted in a final disposition, such as a criminal conviction or acquittal, or similar findings under an administrative or civil procedure. Full Article
ant Fighting the Crime of Foreign Bribery: The Anti-Bribery Convention and the OECD Working Group on Bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:44:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery is leading global efforts to fight bribery of foreign public officials in international trade and investment. The fight against foreign bribery is a core shared value that unites all 43 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention. This brochure provides a snapshot of 18 years of implementation and enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention. Full Article
ant Roundtable on 20 years of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:20:00 GMT On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, this roundtable focused on the impact of the Convention 20 years on, the impact of the Convention on major emerging economies not yet party to the Convention, and the detection of foreign bribery. Full Article
ant Statement by Drago Kos, Chair of the OECD Working Group on Bribery, on the 20th anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:10:00 GMT Corruption facilitates some of the most important global threats of our time, such as terrorism, climate change and the refugee crisis. It’s vital that we ramp up our fight to contain this threat to our economies and societies. Full Article
ant Consultation with stakeholders on the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:31:00 GMT This consultation with the private sector and civil society will focus on topics suggested by the stakeholders themselves as well as the WGB's new cross-country project on settlement arrangements. Full Article
ant Lithuania - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Lithuania. Full Article
ant Lithuania has made significant legislative reforms to fight foreign bribery and should now ensure effective anti-bribery enforcement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:28:00 GMT Lithuania has taken significant steps to strengthen its legislative framework to combat foreign bribery. Yet further efforts are needed to ensure effective enforcement of anti-bribery laws with regard to corporate liability and imposing sanctions for foreign bribery, including confiscation, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. Full Article
ant OECD says Swedish progress combatting foreign bribery insufficient to warrant Phase 4 evaluation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:00:00 GMT The next review of Sweden’s implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, which was scheduled for October 2018, has been delayed until 2019. This is due to the fact that Sweden has not yet enacted legislation to urgently address remaining recommendations to reform its laws on corporate liability for the bribery of foreign public officials. Full Article
ant Australia takes major steps to combat foreign bribery, but OECD wants to see more enforcement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT Australia has stepped up its enforcement of foreign bribery since 2012, when the OECD Working Group on Bribery last evaluated Australia’s implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, with seven convictions in two cases and 19 ongoing investigations. Full Article
ant Switzerland’s significant foreign bribery enforcement should be accompanied by harsher penalties and private sector whistleblower protection By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery has just completed a review of Switzerland's enforcement of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and related instruments. The Working Group welcomes the significant level of enforcement by the Federal Office of the Attorney General. Switzerland has cracked down on the bribery of foreign public officials in recent years. Full Article
ant Russia - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:00:00 GMT This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Russia. Full Article
ant OECD Latin America and Caribbean Anti-Corruption Initiative By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 01:02:00 GMT The OECD-Latin America Anti-Corruption Programme strengthens implementation and enforcement of international and regional anti-corruption conventions and promotes integrity in the Latin American region. Full Article
ant Peru to join two major OECD Conventions:Anti-Bribery Convention and multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 15:57:00 GMT Peru is taking important steps toward fighting corruption and fostering greater transparency and exchange of information by completing the necessary steps to become a Party to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (Anti-Bribery Convention) and the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Full Article
ant Internship opportunities working on anti-corruption in the Middle East and North Africa region at the OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 17:06:00 GMT The OECD Anti-Corruption Division and Middle East and Africa Division offers short-term internships of 3-6 months for qualified students. These internships provide students with the experience of working in an international organisation on anti-corruption issues in MENA countries. Full Article
ant Ukraine anti-corruption project By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:17:00 GMT This project supports Ukraine in its fight against corruption with a view to to strengthening the country's legal and institutional capacity to effectively detect, investigate and prosecute high-profile and complex corruption. Full Article
ant Germany’s strong anti-bribery enforcement against individuals needs to be matched by comparably strong enforcement against companies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT Germany continues to demonstrate a high level of anti-bribery enforcement having prosecuted and sanctioned 328 individuals and 18 companies in foreign bribery cases since 1999. Full Article
ant Mexico must increase foreign bribery enforcement: full implementation of anti-corruption reforms could help By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT Mexico needs to give more priority to foreign bribery enforcement, having yet to prosecute a case involving the bribery of foreign public officials 19 years after ratifying the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Full Article
ant Monitoring the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: Call for contributions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:29:00 GMT In 2018, the OECD Working Group on Bribery launched its fourth phase of monitoring of Hungary and Japan's implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. To assist this evaluation process, the OECD calls for interested parties to provide written submissions on the evaluated countries. Full Article
ant OECD launches project to support Uzbekistan’s anti-corruption reforms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT The OECD and the Uzbekistan Government, with the support of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has launched a project to strengthen Uzbekistan’s capacity to fight corruption and boost its implementation of OECD Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP) recommendations. Full Article