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Media Release: 9 Actions to Strengthen Integrity

Marking International Anti-Corruption Day 2024

9 December 2024

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Graham Hopwood

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Media Release

Every year on December 9, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption and mobilise efforts to combat it. This date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world’s most comprehensive anti-corruption treaty.

Corruption undermines development, weakens public trust, and exacerbates inequality by diverting resources meant to improve lives. It affects every corner of society – governments, businesses, and individuals alike – and requires collective action to address its root causes.

Considering the above, the Institute for Public Policy Research’s Integrity Namibia project has identified nine key actions Namibia can take to combat corruption and strengthen integrity:

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