NCJ Number
189995
Date Published
June 2001
Length
119 pages
Annotation
This 2001 draft manual prepared by the United Nations Center for International Crime Prevention (CICP) focused on a worldwide anti-corruption policy for governments in their anti-corruption prevention efforts.
Abstract
In 2001, the United Nations Center for International Crime Prevention (CICP), in accordance with specific resolutions under the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, prepared the United Nations Manual on Anti-Corruption Policy. This manual serves as a policy guide for governments in their anti-corruption efforts. The manual adopted a modular approach drawing from a broad set of anti-corruption policies and strategies. The strategies are meant to be flexible and utilized at different stages and levels, and in a variety of combinations according to the needs and context of each country or sub-region. The manual is divided into three sections. Part I focuses on the types, causes, and effects of corruption. Part II focuses on policies and measures with emphasis on an integrated approach, prevention and corruption, enforcement, institution building, awareness raising and public participation, international, national, and regional legal instruments, curbing illegal transfer of funds, and monitoring and evaluation. Part III consists of conclusions and recommendations. It was noted that it must be understood that curbing corruption requires adequate time, resources, dedication, and integrity, and fighting corruption becomes a permanent item of public expenditure. Ten recommendations were presented and included: (1) involve the victims of corruption; (2) sequencing of reform; (3) strength and credibility of anti-corruption watchdog agencies; (4) strategic partnerships; (5) partnerships to facilitate recovery of illicit assets; (6) partnership to strengthen checks and balances; (7) partnerships to implement existing international legal instruments; (8) partnerships to develop a legal instrument against corruption; (9) identifying and recovering stolen assets is not enough; and (10) increased enforcement of money laundering legislation and regulations. This manual should be read in conjunction with the United Nations Anti-Corruption Tool Kit. References and evaluation form