There are a number of international frameworks and principles that aim to guide activities to fight corruption. These include:
The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC): This is a legally binding international anti-corruption agreement that provides a comprehensive framework for preventing, criminalizing, and combating corruption.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Bribery Convention: This is a legally binding international agreement that requires countries to criminalize the bribe of foreign public officials and to establish effective, transparent, and accountable systems for preventing and combating corruption.
The United Nations Global Compact: This is a voluntary corporate sustainability initiative that includes a principle against corruption and requires companies to take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption.
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI): This is a global standard that promotes the transparency of payments and revenues between governments and extractive companies.
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): These principles provide a framework for investors to integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment decision-making and ownership practices.
The World Bank Group Integrity Compliance Guidelines: These guidelines set out the World Bank Group’s expectations for the integrity and ethical conduct of its staff, clients, and partners.