The Basel Institute on Governance is an independent centre of expertise dedicated to advancing good governance and countering corruption.
Our aim is to contribute to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
We provide hands-on support, research, policy advice and training to help governments, companies and civil society tackle corruption and financial crime.
Our teams operate globally, combining technical expertise with long-term partnerships and deep contextual understanding.
Areas of expertise
Our holistic approach to tackling global challenges, from poverty and poor health to conflict and climate change
Corruption Prevention and Public Governance
Developing smarter ways to prevent corruption and strengthen governance
Business Integrity, Ethics and Compliance
Promoting ethical business through compliance and Collective Action
Selected programmes
Tackling corruption to protect our planet, with a focus on forests, critical minerals and the energy transition.
Learn moreAssisting public authorities to manage resources transparently and effectively, for the benefit of citizens.
Learn moreHelping Ukraine protect public funds and resources to ensure a transparent, resilient recovery.
Learn moreNews and blog
Holding the corrupt to account: the promise and potential of corruption sanctions
Basel Institute joins regional effort to strengthen security, justice and development in Latin America
New international project targets corruption risks in carbon markets
Advancing Malawi’s efforts against corruption and environmental crime
How stronger borders can create smarter corruption: lessons from one of Europe's most strategic border crossings
Cast your vote in the 2026 Collective Action Awards
Virtual assets, real-world crime and the search for effective responses
Operational credibility is a strategic asset in the defence industry. What does that mean for Ukraine and its partners?
Q&A: Why safeguarding is mission-critical to our anti-corruption work
New training courses expand access to financial investigation and asset recovery skills
Building trust: how Collective Action strengthens business ecosystems
Where asset recovery really happens: Peru advances landmark restitution initiative
Authorities step up action on “green corruption” in Bolivia as new global programme launches
Corruption is a complex, adaptive network. What does this mean for anti-corruption policy and practice?
INTERPOL Silver Notices: Speeding up the tracing of criminal assets
Ways to learn and engage
Basel AML Index
Tool and ranking of countries’ money laundering and financial crime risks
Learn moreEnvironmental Corruption Forum
Global practitioner network tackling corruption that harms the environment
Learn moreCollective Action Hub
Learning and engagement in multi-stakeholder initiatives for business integrity
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