Introduction
Corruption is a problem in many countries. It can have many negative effects on the economy, society and individuals. The United Nations Convention against Corruption was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 31 October 2003. The theme of International Anti-Corruption day this year is ‘Recover with Integrity’.
The Prevention of Corruption Act was introduced in 1988 to deal with public sector corruption; its significance lies in its being an important milestone towards defeating corruption at all levels of government in India. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was enacted in January 2014 and aimed at preventing corruption at all levels of government by providing more power to elected representatives who investigate cases against each other without any fear or favour.”
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Anti-corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to raise awareness.
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to raise awareness about corruption. The UN General Assembly has declared 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day and this year, it has chosen the theme of ‘Recover with Integrity’.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) plays a key role in promoting integrity among its member states by working closely with them through its global programs. It also implements various campaigns globally such as ‘Global Action Against Corruption’ (GAC), which aims at reducing corruption at all levels of society through awareness building activities; ‘Clean Hands Campaign’ aimed at increasing public confidence in institutions and services provided by government agencies; ‘Code Blue’ campaign against money laundering/terrorism financing; etc.,
The United Nations Convention against Corruption was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 31 October 2003.
The United Nations Convention against Corruption is a legally binding international treaty. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 31 October 2003, and has been ratified by 177 countries.
The UNCAC is the first comprehensive international convention on fighting corruption, which aims at preventing and combatting corruption at all levels of society including public officials and private sector employees. The aim of UNCAC is to protect people from criminal abuse of power by establishing minimum standards for combating corruption in all its forms including bribery, extortion or other similar practices.
The main objective behind this convention was to establish an international legal framework with respect to protecting against corruption in different parts of world economy (as well as political life) while also providing protection for whistleblowers who expose corrupt practices within their organization or country.
The theme of International Anti-Corruption day this year is ‘Recover with Integrity’.
The theme of International Anti-Corruption day this year is ‘Recover with Integrity’.
The theme highlights the importance of recovering stolen assets and bringing them back to their legitimate owners.
Corruption has a significant impact on the economy, costing India an estimated USD 460 billion.
Corruption has a significant impact on the economy, costing India an estimated USD 460 billion. It is one of the most serious obstacles to economic growth and poverty reduction in India. Corruption also undermines public health and education services, which are essential for reducing inequality and improving quality of life for all citizens.
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In India, the Prevention of Corruption Act was introduced in 1988 to deal with public sector corruption.
In India, the Prevention of Corruption Act was introduced in 1988 to deal with public sector corruption. It requires that all government officials and employees disclose their assets and liabilities when they join the civil service or take up a job in any government department.
Anti-corruption laws are designed to prevent corruption in public office by limiting its sources and methods, preventing its spread through certain measures (such as financial disclosure), tracing those involved in misconduct or receiving bribes back to their source(s), imposing penalties on offenders (including imprisonment), etc.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was enacted in January 2014 and aimed at preventing corruption at all levels of government.
The Lok pal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was enacted in January 2014 and aimed at preventing corruption at all levels of government. This act applies to all public servants (including the prime minister and members of parliament), private companies who have government contracts or receive government subsidies, state-owned enterprises, and even banks.
It is important to create awareness about the ill effects of corruption and its repercussions in order to fight it effectively.
It is important to create awareness about the ill effects of corruption and its repercussions in order to fight it effectively.
Corruption has a multitude of negative effects on society, including:
- a loss of trust between people;
- an increase in crime;
- unfair distribution of wealth; and
- poor governance.
Conclusion
This year, in order to raise awareness about corruption and its consequences, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is encouraging people to take action. It has released a toolkit which can be used by civil society organizations to fight corruption in their countries. The UNODC’s Anti-Corruption Day campaign encourages people across the world to participate by holding events on 9 December or any other date of their choice.
