UNCAC in a nutshell 2021. A quick guide to the United Nations Convention against Corruption for donor agency and embassy staff

Abstract

Embassies and bilateral donor staff can use The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to engage partner governments around technical support provisions. It can also help facilitate a transparent and inclusive review process – creating momentum for reforms. UNCAC provisions to be aware of include criminalisation and preventive measures, international cooperation and asset recovery, and the Convention’s implementation review mechanism. UNCAC’s weaknesses include inadequate space for civil society, but donors can promote non-governmental stakeholders’ participation in Convention fora and processes.