Description

This publication contains selected conference papers pertinent to the three themes of the third annual conference of the Asian Development Bank/Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific:

• developing efficient and transparent systems of public service
• strengthening anti-bribery actions and promoting integrity in business
• supporting active public involvement

Appendix II presents the endorsement of the Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia-Pacific by 17 countries from the region, clearly reflecting the growing trend to take concrete action against corruption in the region.

Contents

• Abbreviations and Acronyms, Foreword and Executive Summary
• Welcoming Remarks, Keynote Address and Opening Remarks
• I. The Challenge of Coping with Corruption
  • Strategies in the Region
  • Disclosure of Information
  • Integrity in Politics
• II. Preventive and Enforcement Measures for Fighting Bribery
  • Prevention: What Businesses Can Do - Corporate Governance and Compliance Schemes
  • The Role of the Judiciary: Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Bribery
• III. Strengthening Civic Participation in the Fight Against Corruption
  • Interaction between Governments and Nongovernment Organizations
  • Society in Action against Corruption
• Appendixes
  • Participants
  • Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia and the Pacific