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High Level Reporting Mechanism

A channel to raise and quickly resolve alerts about suspected bribery or unfair business practices in public tenders

Integrity Pacts

A flexible tool to raise transparency and fairness in public procurement and reduce corruption risks

Certification

An innovative approach to due diligence through Collective Action, bringing multinational companies and local suppliers together

Human rights

Connecting anti-corruption compliance programmes with efforts to address business human rights

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B20-G20 dialogues on integrity and anti-corruption over the years, and how to enhance their effectiveness

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Hands-on support for organisations working with the private sector on corruption issues

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Announcing the winners of the 2025 Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards

04.06.2025 | Collective Action, Private Sector

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards, presented by the Basel Institute on Governance with the support of the Siemens Integrity Initiative.

The awards were announced on 4 June 2025 in a video on social media from Elizabeth Andersen, the Basel Institute’s Executive Director.

Gretta Fenner Outstanding Achievement in Collective Action Award

In the category of Outstanding Achievement in Collecti

How connecting anti-corruption and human rights can help both victims and businesses

02.06.2025 | Collective Action, Human rights, Private Sector

A joint blog by Naomi Roht-Arriaza, Distinguished Professor of Law (emerita), University of California Law, and Lucie Binder, Senior Specialist, Governance and Integrity, Basel Institute on Governance.

Who are the real victims of corruption?

Traditionally, the answer has been “the state.” This stems from the fact that corruption typically involves the misuse of public office and the theft or diversion of public funds. In this legal framework, the state prosecutes the crime, claims the damag

Effectively leveraging collective action: sharing the journey, challenges and a call to action from the Canadian Centre of Excellence for Anti-Corruption

15.05.2025 | HLRM, Integrity Pacts, Human rights, Collective Action

The following blog post is a guest contribution and reflects the views and opinions of the original author, which do not necessarily represent those of the Basel Institute. It is shared as-is for informational purposes only.


By Pat Poitevin, Co-Founder – Executive Director, Canadian Centre of Excellence for Anti-Corruption (CCEAC)
Member, Collective Action Mentoring Programme

In the global effort to tackle corruption, the concept of collective action has moved from theory to ne

How Companies Can Unite to Fight Facilitation Payments – and Protect Humanitarian Impact

15.05.2025 | HLRM, Integrity Pacts, Human rights, Collective Action

The following blog post is a guest contribution and reflects the views and opinions of the original author, which do not necessarily represent those of the Basel Institute. It is shared as-is for informational purposes only.

Image source: © UNICEF/UNI687651/Khan | Emergency supplies of water, sanitation and hygiene arrive at a warehouse run by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kabul, Afghanistan.


By Arco Iris Santos and

Why ethical business and behaviour are key to resilience in volatile times

12.05.2025 | Collective Action, Private Sector

With increasing geopolitical and regulatory volatility, the need for companies to develop resilience to market shocks and uncertain conditions is critical. One of the most effective ways to do this is by embedding strong compliance programmes into their operations that not only ensure adherence to laws and regulations, but also support positive, ethical work environments.

Effective compliance programmes provide a foundation for businesses to act ethically by helping them to identify and manage

Collective Action Awards 2025: vote now!

28.04.2025 | Collective Action, Private Sector

Public voting has opened for this year’s prestigious Collective Action Awards.

Launched in 2022, the Collective Action Awards celebrate inspiring and outstanding multi-stakeholder initiatives to raise standards of business integrity in a particular context. As in previous years, there are two award categories: “Outstanding Achievement in Collective Action” and “Collective Action Inspirational Newcomer”.

The six finalists – three in each cate

Helpdesk Knowledge Hub

The Collective Action team at the Basel Institute on Governance provides a free advice service for anti-corruption practitioners and other professionals or government officials.

What are the best funding models for a Collective Action initiative?

Many Collective Action initiatives are kick-started by donor funding, but this is not a viable option for the long term. A combination of options will give you the most resilience, and may include some donor funding, membership fees or “pay as you go” models, and fees for extra services. If trust is present, and the Collective Action has clear deliverables that the stakeholders consider relevant and attainable, finding a sustainable funding model is something you can work on together with those

How do you measure the impact of a Collective Action initiative?

Measuring and reporting the impact of your work is crucial to demonstrating its value and keeping stakeholders engaged and on track. Beyond the basic stages of developing a monitoring and evaluation plan, a few points are relevant. First, transparency is crucial, to build trust and manage the expectations of both the donor and the engaged stakeholders. Second, it’s important to collect stories and testimonials that illustrate your impact, not only statistics. Third, a Collective Action approach

Corruption in public procurement – how can Collective Action help?

Engaging all stakeholders in ensuring the integrity of public procurement processes increases their chances of success. Integrity Pacts and the High Level Reporting Mechanism are forms of Collective Action that bring governments, businesses and civil society together to improve public procurement. The first step is to map out the problems and the relevant stakeholders to engage.

Can you share examples of teaching materials that cover the role of the private sector to address corruption and also more innovative approaches such as Collective Action?

Education and capacity-building are key components in the fight against corruption. Tailoring support and being responsive to the needs of different audiences is crucial in developing effective training materials on anti-corruption.

Building capacity and raising awareness about Collective Action and the role of the private sector in the fight against corruption allows for a better and common understanding of how the public and private sector and civil society can better work together to uphold

What is the business case for anti-corruption Collective Action?

Businesses face increasing pressure, from regulators, investors and civil society to conduct business responsibly. Top level company commitment to engaging in Collective Action demonstrates to law enforcement and regulatory authorities a company’s serious commitment to improving not only their internal anti-corruption programs but also making a difference in the wider business environment.

What are the benefits for Small and Medium-sized companies to engage in Collective Action?

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) make up the vast majority of businesses in any given economy, in the European Union for example, SMEs represent 99% of all businesses . SMEs are pivotal for economic growth and development. However, they are also more prone to corruption risks given their size and resource limitations to implement integrity and compliance programmes. On the flip side, the lack of implemented standards can hamper their capacity to access funding and participate in interna