2018

To achieve the objectives of UNDP’s Strategic Plan (2014-2017) and respond to the growing demand from programming countries for policy and programme support on anti-corruption, UNDP launched its Global Anti-corruption Initiative (GAIN) (2014-2017) at the start of 2014. GAIN builds on the successes of the Global Thematic Programme on Anti-corruption for Development Effectiveness (PACDE) (2008-2013) and focuses on strengthening systems, institutions and civic engagement to better manage and deliver public resources and services. GAIN proposes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach on anti-corruption through improved partnerships and coordination both within and outside UN system.

Today, there is growing evidence and awareness about the impact of transparency and accountability for citizens to enjoy effective service delivery. These linkages have been widely aknowledged by different international and national stakeholders addressing the role of effective insitutions in fosterting economic growth and development effectiveness. This discussion paper reflects primarily on the emerging consensus on how to integrate the components of accountability, transparency and anti-corruption into the post-2015 development framework. The discussion paper summarizes and presents the views expressed by citizens around the globe about the role of transparency, accountability and anti-corruption in shaping the future international development agenda.