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Corruption is a business risk for the private sector. Government and civil society supported anti-corruption initiatives involving the private sector operate to mainstream corporate compliance systems.

Addressing corruption in the forest sector requires an understanding of the role of political and informal power arrangements that shape individual and collective behaviours.

Cuba appears to be making progress on anti-corruption. However, political secrecy and lack of rights remain risks

Interventions designed to monitor and report environmental crimes (such as illegal logging and trafficking in protected species) are being undermined by shortcomings in the Peruvian state.

Of the 19 national governments in Latin America, 12 now represent the political left. If these leaders and parties want to enhance their legitimacy, they must integrate transparency, accountability, and integrity into their agendas.

Corruption risk assessments often apply either centralised, decentralised, or transparency-oriented methodologies. It is advisable to consider data quality, institutional resources, need to include recommendations, and more.

New research is bringing together ideas about the ‘brokerage’ role played by law enforcement in the Amazon, and anti-corruption approaches.