Anti-Corruption

 

Our commitment

UNODC's main role will be to support partner countries to adopt and implement the UNCAC. It will also work with them to use the UNCAC as an analytical tool to assess partner countries' requirements as they move toward full compliance. It will seek to do this through providing technical support to translate the provisions of the UNCAC to build sustainable institutions and procedures. The RPF will focus its support on four main areas of work.
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Our main achievements in 2011

  • UNCAC was ratified by Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Thailand and Vanuatu, with support from UNODC.
  • The first cycle of UNCAC reviews was launched under the UNCAC Review Mechanism with support from UNODC. Two reviews (Mongolia and Indonesia) were completed; two reviews (Fiji and Papua New Guinea) have been nearly completed; and five countries (Brunei Darussalam, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Timor Leste and Viet Nam) are undergoing ongoing review.
  • Viet Nam prepared Implementation Guidelines for anti-money laundering investigations and prosecutions, removing one of the last barriers to the conduct of such work. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in Lao PDR referred a number of Suspicious Transaction Reports to law enforcement for investigation, with mentoring support from UNODC.
  • Enhanced cooperation between anti-corruption institutions in Indonesia was evident. Data indicates an increase in the number of cases developed jointly between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and other institutions as part of their Coordination and Supervision functions. UNODC's goCase software was also successfully installed at KPK to improve their case management systems.
  • UNODC facilitated a Presidential Dialogue on anti-corruption in Indonesia. This helped to advocate for implementation of the national anti-corruption strategy. Also in Indonesia, an Anti-Corruption Learning Centre (ACLC) was launched, with UNODC support.
  • High-visibility anti-corruption campaigns were undertaken in Indonesia, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand to mark the International Day against Corruption (9 December 2011).

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Our main achievements in 2010

  • UNCAC ratification by Thailand (as a result of direct advocacy by UNODC) and the adoption of an UNCAC implementation plan by Viet Nam.
  • Increased capacity of the Economic Police in Viet Nam to identify, investigate and prosecute economic crimes, including money laundering cases. Data for 2010 shows a significant increase in the number of cases handled and the value of assets frozen or confiscated.
  • The establishment of corruption 'Complaint Posts' in Indonesia, run by NGOs selected by the Corruption Eradication Commission, and specifically focused on addressing cases of corruption within the Indonesian judiciary and court system.
  • Anti-Corruption Awareness Training and Certification completed for 120 senior judges in Indonesia.
  • Over 40 representatives of public and private sectors are now members of Indonesia's newly established Anti-Corruption Forum.
  • High-visibility anti-corruption engagements in Indonesia and Viet Nam to mark the International Day against Corruption (9 December).

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Our main achievements in 2009

  • Strengthened capacity of the anti-corruption institution in Thailand to implement the provisions of the UN Convention on Anti-Corruption, including with respect to asset recovery.
  • Initiation of 3 corruption prevention programme sub-components in Indonesia, and the establishment of an anti-corruption forum involving government and civil society stakeholders.
  • Establishing effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing capacities in selected Pacific Island states (including the establishment / strengthening of Financial Intelligence Units).
  • Increased effectiveness of the relevant authorities in Viet Nam to tackle money laundering.

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