International Drivers of Corruption

Some global mechanisms allow corruption to be a profitable crime. Find out how to deal with the negative impact this brings to developing countries.

Globalisation has been beneficial in many ways. However, the structures that facilitate legitimate businesses and international financial transactions are also used for illicit purposes: laundering proceeds of corruption, generating illicit flows out of development countries, paying bribes or evading taxes. These mechanisms create incentives for corrupt behavior in developing and developed countries and need solutions at local and international levels.

Explore this U4 Theme Page to find out more. Among other things:

• Understand the basics about how these mechanisms impact on corruption and development
• Find out what the international community  is doing to address the problem
• Learn how anti-money laundering rules can be used to counter corruption