At the international or regional level therefore, governments should establish a mechanism for cooperation. International cooperation-operation is also required in detection of corruption in international business transactions, procurement etc. This is where leaders and decision making authorities are influenced to make decisions that are not compatible with national interests. International arms trade is perceived to be a source of grand corruption. This area is surrounded by secrecy, commissions and bribes.
International cooperation is required to cleanse arms trade from corruption.
International mechanism for cooperation should contain provisions on reporting obligations on efforts and measures that an individual country has or undertakes to do to stamp out corruption. The mechanism should also allow non-governmental organizations to participate in reporting incidences of corruption.