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    anti-corruption

    adjective

    • 1. designed to eradicate or prevent dishonest or fraudulent conduct, especially in a political context: "an anti-corruption campaign"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Anti-corruptionAnti-corruption - Wikipedia

    Anti-corruption (or anticorruption) comprises activities that oppose or inhibit corruption. Just as corruption takes many forms, anti-corruption efforts vary in scope and in strategy. A general distinction between preventive and reactive measures is sometimes drawn.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTI-CORRUPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    intended or intending to prevent or reduce corruption (= illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power): The President promised that the anti-corruption watchdog would be fully independent. He made his name as an anticorruption crusader. Fewer examples. He is a leading light in the anti-corruption crusade.

  4. unglobalcompact.org › our-work › governanceAnti-Corruption | UN Global Compact

    Anti-Corruption. Tied to Principles: 10. Corruption is a considerable obstacle to economic and social development around the world. It has negative impacts on sustainable development and particularly affects poor communities. For companies, corruption impedes business growth, escalates costs and poses serious legal and reputational risks.

  5. www.transparency.org › en › what-is-corruptionWhat is corruption? - Transparency.org

    Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which harms democracy, development and society. Transparency International defines and fights corruption with transparency, accountability and participation.

  6. www.worldbank.org › en › newsAnticorruption Fact Sheet - World Bank Group

    Feb 19, 2020 · The World Bank defines anticorruption as the abuse of public office for private gain and works to help countries deter and detect it. The fact sheet outlines the Bank's tools, initiatives, and examples of its work in fighting corruption and illicit financial flows.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anti-corruptionAnti-corruption Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 14, 2024 · The meaning of ANTI-CORRUPTION is opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption. How to use anti-corruption in a sentence.

  8. www.undp.org › policy-centre › governanceAnti-Corruption | United Nations Development Programme

    Anti-corruption acts as an accelerator to achieve the SDGs, which rely on effective, transparent and inclusive governance mechanisms and institutions to meet the needs of all people, and it supports the legitimacy of public authorities, and trust in governance.