Global Compact Brazil – Construction and Engineering Anti-Corruption Collective Action

The construction sector plays a critical role in economic growth and social development, particularly in developing countries. This anti-corruption Collective Action initiative is a demonstration to Brazilian society that the construction sector is taking seriously the issue of integrity and the fight against corruption in all its forms. It is also a way of contributing to the evolution of the sector from education to commitment to anti-corruption principles.

The main objectives are to:

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Last updated: 12.05.2022

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