2024 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum

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(CC1) This panel explores the connection between integrity and the major challenges facing democracies in the near future. Experts will discuss how foreign interference, AI and climate change will develop in the coming years, inviting the audience to reflect on how integrity risk is likely to change, and how integrity frameworks will need to be strengthened to enable democracies to continue to safeguard prosperity and serve the public interest. The panel marks the launch of the OECD’s inaugural Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook, which shows that in the face of these three major future challenges there remains a significant implementation and data gap in OECD countries’ integrity frameworks. These are important findings since, as this panel will discuss, integrity frameworks do not exist in a bubble, separate from the rest of governments’ work. They are a vital safeguard to the effectiveness of public policymaking and a key enabler of the work which governments do. Speakers:

(CC1) A record breaking number of countries, representing 40% of the world population, will hold national elections in 2024. With the rise of economic and geopolitical tensions, the classic forms of liberal democracies are under existential threat. Because corruption erodes public trust and undermines the legitimacy of institutions, developing public integrity policies and implementing anti-corruption measures can reinforce democracies by fostering trust, accountability and transparency, and enable an environment where citizens can confidently participate in the democratic process. This session will present insights from the OECD Public Integrity Indicators on the measures countries implement, and the tools they use in practice, to strengthen the resilience of their democratic systems towards corruption risks. The panellists will discuss evidence on various public integrity topics that should be adequately managed to strengthen democracies, such as conflict-of-interests, political finance, legislative procedures, transparency of public information and internal audit. Speakers:

(CC1) A robust national strategy, including risk assessments and multi-agency co-ordination mechanisms, is an essential element in effectively tackling tax crime and other illicit financial flows. Through the Task Force on Tax Crimes and Other Crimes (TFTC) the OECD works with jurisdictions on the core components of tax crime strategies that encourage compliance, facilitate effective investigations, and ensure that appropriate enforcement action is taken. This session will cover examples of national strategies, some of the main challenges faced in developing and implementing strategies as well as the role of international collaboration. Speakers:

(Auditorium) Publishing data on lobbying and influence for the sake of transparency is critical, but the promise of data does not stop there. Combined with analytics and AI, data has the power to transform how accountability bodies do their work, such as verifying registrations, monitoring compliance with regulations and conducting investigations. Still, extracting, leveraging and communicating meaningful insights from the immense volume of data collected on lobbyists seems like a Herculean task for many governments. This session aims to suggest a way out from under all that data. Drawing from real-world examples in government, industry, and academia, this session will explore the opportunities and challenges—legal, strategic and technical—that governments face to effectively harness data for promoting greater accountability in lobbying and influence. Speakers:

(CC1) The Global Initiative to Galvanise the Private Sector as Partners in Combatting Corruption (GPS) convenes governments and business to exchange knowledge, build and disseminate anti-corruption solutions, advance international standards on anti-corruption and integrity, and inform international, regional and sectoral anti-corruption priorities. This session shares concrete solutions emerging from GPS’ inaugural year and looks forward to upcoming work. This session features the new Resource Guide on State Measures for Strengthening Business Integrity, and also launches a new framework to assist the private and public sectors in strengthening the integrity of government supply chains through tackling corruption as a driver for violations of responsible business conduct. Finally, with a view to the current year, the session will discuss current approaches and solutions to manage corruption risks in supply chains and how these risks are inter-linked with other risks such as environmental and human rights risks. Speakers:

(CC1) Opening session to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Anti-Bribery Convention, reflecting on achievements, challenges, and future pathways for enhancing global integrity and cooperation in combating bribery in international business transactions. Speakers:

(CC1) On the 25th anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention's entry into force, this session will offer an opportunity to reflect on its transformative impact and the significant achievements in catalysing global anti-corruption efforts. Panellists will discuss the Convention's success in setting international standards against the bribery of foreign officials and fostering robust anti-corruption frameworks and international cooperation. Despite enforcement disparities and new bribery challenges, the discussion will underscore the Convention's critical role in shaping global business ethics and outline forward-looking strategies to enhance its efficacy in the evolving economic landscape. Speakers:

(CC1) Anti-bribery reforms are at heart of countries’ efforts to protect the rule of law, promote a level playing field for companies and bring prosperity for all. This session will present insights into the reform journeys of countries that are taking steps to align their anti-corruption legal frameworks with the requirements of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention with a view to advancing their broader national reform agenda. Speakers:

(CC1) This session presents a forward-looking roadmap for the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, addressing both current challenges and future directions to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. On the milestone of its 25th anniversary, the discussion focuses on evaluating the Convention's adaptability to new corruption patterns and global economic shifts. It emphasizes the need for innovative strategies to strengthen enforcement mechanisms, enhance international cooperation, and integrate emerging technologies. The roadmap aims to reaffirm the Convention's relevance in the dynamic global landscape, ensuring it remains a cornerstone in the international fight against bribery and corruption, and continues to promote transparency and integrity in global business practices. Speakers:

(CC1) Countries emerging from conflict frequently require substantial assistance from the international donor community. Nevertheless, these fragile environments often grapple with significantly diminished governance capacities and heightened corruption risks, presenting major obstacles to recovery initiatives. This session aims to scrutinize the corruption challenges encountered during the recovery process, incorporating insights gained from prior instances of recovery and reconstruction. By leveraging the expertise of a diverse panel, including representatives from the donor community, local perspectives, academia, and the private sector, the objective is to pinpoint strategies for development cooperation that can effectively mitigate corruption risks and revitalize countries in the aftermath of a crisis. Moreover, the session seeks to enhance the prioritization of anti-corruption measures within recovery endeavors within conflict contexts. Speakers:

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