Democracies face a growing set of interconnected integrity challenges - from corruption and undue influence, organised crime, foreign interference and the manipulation of information environments. These threats rarely act in isolation : they exploit the same vulnerabilities, including opaque channels of money and influence, weak oversight and low public trust. Addressing these interconnected pressures requires governments to respond to multiple sources of risks that can interact with and reinforce one another, while strengthening the foundations of democratic governance through accountable institutions and building a culture of public integrity, meaningful public participation, and respect for universal human rights.
This session will examine how public integrity and anti-corruption, information integrity, open government, and efforts to counter foreign interference and organised crime can collectively support democratic resilience. It will explore how governments can anticipate, identify, and mitigate emerging vulnerabilities through co-ordinated and preventive approaches, complementary tools, and opportunities for collaboration across policy domains. By fostering stronger connections across these areas, the discussion will consider how governments can strengthen the legitimacy, responsiveness, and long-term resilience of democratic institutions.
