Revised Recommendation of the OECD Council on Combatting Bribery in International Business Transactions Annex 3. Recommendation of the OECD Council on the Tax Deductibility of Bribes to Foreign Public Officials Annex 4. Ethics Measures in OECD Countries Public service is a public trust. Citizens expect public servants to serve the public interest with fairness and to manage public resources properly on a daily basis. Fair and reliable public services inspire public trust and create a favorable environment for businesses, thus contributing to well-functioning markets and economic growth.
Public ethics are a prerequisite to public trust and are a keystone of good governance.
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