shining a light
As transnational organized crime syndicates are expanding their operations here to take advantage of legitimate supply chains, more regional joint operations by national agencies are needed to combat this maritime cross-border crime.
The campaign aims to reduce and eliminate integrity issues and illicit demands to trade during operations in Indian ports.
Anti-corruption featured far more prominently in this summit than in previous years, and the G20 adopted new commitments and resources for tackling this major threat.
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, talks to Patrick Verhoeven, MD of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), on how ports can fight drug trafficking and corruption.
Crimes are now transnational and criminal syndicates are getting more inventive in our connected world.
The United Nations and World Bank estimated that corruption can add up to 10 percent to the cost of doing business globally.
Advances in technology are helping the fight against corruption, by prompting governments and the private sector to improve transparency.
The Global Port Integrity Index will provide an overview and comparison of illicit demands in ports around the world.
The G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group, which works with governments on their anti-corruption measures, has the potential to be a very important partner in the fight for a more just world.
UNCTAD is helping developing countries implement the reforms needed to make trade easier and prosperity more inclusive.
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