Explainer: How the UN is promoting a ‘global commitment to fight corruption’

Countries across the world need to work together to ensure there is a “global commitment to fight corruption” according to the head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly, was speaking ahead of what she describes as a “milestone” meeting taking place in Atlanta in the United States which will discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption.  

It’s widely accepted that corruption diverts crucial resources, hampers essential services, enables organized crime, and deepens inequalities and grievances.

As the UN marks International Anti-Corruption Day, here’s what you need to know about why fighting corruption is important and how the UN contributes to those efforts.…Read more