Regardless of the form of anti-corruption agency in place, the UNCAC calls for a “comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach” to prevent and combat corruption effectively, as well as “strengthening capacity and […] institution-building”. This recognizes the complex nature of corruption. It is essential to address corruption not only from a technical and legal perspective, but more importantly from a grounded, contextual understanding of corruption practices as they are linked to and/or influenced by in-country political, social and systemic issues. 

This approach calls for a transformation in the way corruption is perceived and addressed by society, organizations and individuals – from having passive disregard for corrupt practices, to becoming proactive participants in preventing and combating corruption.