Collective Action for ethics and transparency of the Colombian energy sector

Acción colectiva de ética y transparencia is a voluntary initiative of a group of independent companies and institutions to jointly address corruption in and for the Colombian electricity sector.

Based on good practices, it promotes transparency and a level playing field. The scope of the Collective Action is defined by the participants and aims to go beyond what is strictly required by law.

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Last updated: 08.04.2021

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Three things countries and companies must do to address illegal financial flows from environmental crimes

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Three critical imperatives to tackle the hundreds of billions in illegal funds flowing annually from environmental crimes arose from the latest OECD-Basel Institute virtual dialogue on 17 March.

Anti-corruption Reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Progress and Challenges, 2016-2019

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Corruption remains high in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Governments have undertaken many reforms to tackle corruption. However, empirical data and perception surveys show a poor enforcement track record and that countries have not fully aligned their laws with the international standards. This report takes stock of the actions that countries in the region took to address corruption since 2016. It identifies progress achieved as well as remaining challenges that require further action by countries.

New Green Corruption case study: Hout Bay and the illegal lobster trade – recovering illicit proceeds of IUU fishing and wildlife trafficking

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We have just released a detailed case study on the prosecution of a South African fishing company, Hout Bay Fishing Industries, and efforts to recover the company's illicit assets.

Published under our Green Corruption programme, the case study is authored by Advocate Caroline Dutot of Ardent Chambers, Jersey, with contributions from Howard Sharp, QC.

Business Ombudsman institutions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: taking stock and identifying good practices

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A guest blog by Olga Savran, Manager of the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Elisabeth Danon, Legal Analyst, OECD Anti-Corruption Division.

Case Study 6: Hout Bay and the illegal lobster trade: a case study in recovering illicit proceeds of IUU fishing and wildlife trafficking

Read more about Case Study 6: Hout Bay and the illegal lobster trade: a case study in recovering illicit proceeds of IUU fishing and wildlife trafficking

Published under our Green Corruption programme, this is a case study about a South African fishing company, Hout Bay Fishing Industries, that overfished lobster and other protected fish in deliberate breach of government-established quotas. The case study contains numerous important lessons for those seeking to follow the money in large wildlife trafficking cases.

What would you do? Alliance for Integrity Global Campaign launches with thought-provoking video

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The Basel Institute on Governance has joined forces with the Alliance for Integrity and more than 60 partners from 12 countries to raise awareness of the importance of business integrity – and the challenges it can present to individuals, their families, business partners and society.

Welcoming the OECD’s new FAQs on corruption risks in mineral supply chains

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Our partners at the OECD have just published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help companies involved in minerals sectors better address bribery and corruption risks throughout their supply chain.

Find it here: FAQ: How to address bribery and corruption risks in mineral supply chains

Food and Agriculture Anti-Corruption Collective Action

The food and agriculture industry in Brazil is one of the country’s most important economic sectors, generating over 21 percent of GDP. Companies play a central role in generating revenue and jobs at the local level in particular, making them privileged interlocutors with local authorities with significant potential for transforming local realities. The Brazilian food and agriculture industry also plays a significant role in achieving food security internationally.

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Last updated: 16.05.2022

Movement for Integrity in the Engineering and Construction Sector (MISEC)

MISEC (Movimento pela Integridade do Setor de Engenharia e Construção) is a Collective Action initiative that aims to raise awareness and understanding of integrity and anti-corruption issues among supply chains in the engineering and construction sectors.

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Last updated: 23.03.2021

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