The purpose of the workshop will be to report causes and aspects of corruption and practical strategies to curb and prevent corruption, especially in view of the possible drafting of a UN Convention on Corruption. The Conference proceedings will be distributed at the Workshop.
Corruption has harmful effects on society.
It undermines the efficient allocation of financial resources for economic development and alters the composition of public expenditure. In addition to the detrimental effects on economic growth, corruption jeopardises free trade, distorts competitiveness and undermines the stability upon which the free market system is based. Corruption further jeopardises the credibility of governments and their institutions and provides a breeding ground for organised crime to flourish. Measures to reduce and prevent corruption should not only focus on the strengthening of the criminal justice system, but also include the establishment of appropriate administrative mechanisms for effective monitoring and control. The Workshop will be organised along three sessions.