Statement of purpose
The purposes of this Convention are:
(a)
To promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption
more efficiently and effectively;
(b)
To promote, facilitate and support international cooperation and technical
assistance in the prevention of and fight against corruption, including in asset
recovery;
(c)
To promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public
affairs and public property.
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1 See E/1996/99.
2 Official Journal of the European Communities, C 195, 25 June 1997.
3 See Corruption and Integrity Improvement Initiatives in Developing Countries (United Nations
publication, Sales No. E.98.III.B.18).
4 Council of Europe, European Treaty Series, No. 173.
5 Ibid., No. 174.
6 General Assembly resolution 55/25, annex I.
Official text
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In force from 31-10-2003
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