Good governance and tackling corruption - Q and As
How do we have effective development and avoid corruption?
The key to effective development is a functioning and accountable state and a strong civil society to monitor government's performance and funds. Thus, by channelling some of our aid to support to parliamentary committees, national human rights institutions, independent auditing, the freedom of the press, civil society organisations, anti-corruption groups and academia, people in developing countries are better able to hold their governments to account.
It is also key that the UK does not itself contribute to or play a part in corrupt practices.
What is the UNCAC?
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Anti Bribery Convention are international agreements against corruption.
The UK is a signatory to both treaties and must set an example and ensure that their implementation is independently monitored.
