The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development embraces a set of institutional principles that together can provide the backbone to good governance, and thus help reduce the risks of corruption. These principles comprise accountability, transparency, participation and inclusion.
This course explores key international frameworks that promote integrity and combat corruption globally. It examines major anti-corruption conventions, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), and the roles of international organizations in setting standards and supporting enforcement. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of global anti-corruption efforts and how they influence national policies and practices.
This course is based on the Toolkit on Transparency, Accountability and Ethics in Public Institutions that is part of the Curriculum on Governance for the Sustainable Development Goals, developed by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Author(s): UN DESA, Division for Public Institutions and Development Management (DPIDG) 

Learning objective(s):    
You learn about why anti-corruption is important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, about the role and history of anti-corruption conventions, and about international and regional conventions, including the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
 
SDG(s): SDG 16 (Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels)
 

Estimated Effort: Approx. 60min

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Language(s): English 

Certificate: Yes

Price: Free 

Access the course