[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":45},["ShallowReactive",2],{"author-587":3,"author-team-587":6,"author-work-587":7},{"id":4,"name":5,"image":6},587,"Mirtha Muniz",null,{"publications":8,"news":44},[9],{"id":10,"title":11,"slug":12,"image":13,"type":14,"date_published":16,"publisher":17,"summary":6,"body":18,"area":6,"programme":6,"languages":19,"countries":21,"tags":31},2439,"Preventing corruption in the timber value chain: Risk management experiences in Latin America","corruption-risk-management-latam-timber-value-chain","a4345633-502b-4784-b391-b3ca6bafb2c5",[15],"Report","2026-04-02","Basel Institute on Governance","Corruption in the timber value chain is a major challenge for environmental sustainability and governance in Latin America.\n\nThis report presents the application of a corruption risk management approach by environmental authorities in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, implemented through technical assistance from the Basel Institute on Governance’s [Green Corruption programme](http://baselgovernance.org/green-corruption).\n\n### Key corruption risks\n\nThe report describes the main corruption risks identified in collaboration with five environmental authorities responsible for integrity in the timber value chain, covering:\n\n- The granting of forestry rights\n- The issuance and use of timber transport waybills\n- The control and supervision of authorised actors.\n\nThe main corruption risks identified involve:\n\n- Improper agreements between public servants and third parties\n- Abuse of authority\n- Undue influence or pressure from superiors\n\n### Mitigation measures\n\nPlanned mitigation measures fall into four main categories:\n\n- Regulatory improvements, including updating procedures, closing implementation gaps and improving efficiency\n- Strengthened supervision, such as file tracking systems and alerts to reduce discretion\n- Enhanced communication, including multicultural approaches for Indigenous and rural communities\n- Cross-cutting measures to promote integrity such as awareness-raising, ethical reflection and training\n\nGiven common patterns across natural resource sectors, these measures may be relevant for other environmental agencies, though they should be adapted to local contexts.\n\n### Lessons learned\n\nThe experiences in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru highlight the importance of tailoring risk management approaches to national contexts, ensuring institutional leadership and fostering inter-institutional collaboration. They also underline the value of peer learning and cross-border exchange.",[20],"English",[22,25,28],{"countries_id":23},{"name":24},"Peru",{"countries_id":26},{"name":27},"Bolivia",{"countries_id":29},{"name":30},"Ecuador",[32,36,40],{"tags_id":33},{"id":34,"name":35},1303,"Environment",{"tags_id":37},{"id":38,"name":39},1373,"Corruption prevention",{"tags_id":41},{"id":42,"name":43},859,"Corruption risks",[],1784560179654]