Corruption and COVID-19

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - Statement on Corruption in the context of COVID-19

"Corruption is criminal, immoral and the ultimate betrayal of public trust.
It is even more damaging in times of crisis – as the world is experiencing now with the COVID-19 pandemic. "

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Legal framework

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. It provides key tools to foster accountability, integrity and transparency in times of crisis, in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Regional analysis

Covid-19 Emergency Packages in Southeast Asia

Covid-19 Emergency Support Packages in West and Central Africa

Multimedia
Covid-19 Response resources

COVID-19 Vaccines & Corruption Risks: Preventing Corruption in the Manufacture, Allocation and Distribution of Vaccines

G20 Good Practices Compendium on Combating Corruption in the Response to COVID-19 | Annex

COVID-19 fiscal response and the prevention of corruption

Preventing corruption in sport and manipulation of competitions

Accountability and Prevention of Corruption - EN | FR | SP

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