Development International e.V. / Konung International

It Takes a Community: Collective Action Initiatives Confronting Corruption and Forced Labour

This report presents the findings of a study regarding the types of Collective Action Initiatives (CAIs) that have formed around anti-slavery and anti-corruption that operate in 15 particular countries, and further focuses on characteristics identified both in terms of what makes initiatives effective. The study was funded by the UK Department for International Development.

Summary of findings

The prevalence and growth of CAIs targeting corruption and modern-day slavery is apparent. This study identified 98 CAIs spread across 15 countries. Each of the featured countries is host to civil society organizations working on these issues, and while some host few collective action initiatives, others host many. While India unsurprisingly has the most CAIs with 13, smaller countries such as Nepal (8) and Ghana (10) also boast a relatively high number of initiatives.

Our survey reveals a thriving network of anti-corruption CAIs (68 in total), with a growing number of CAIs focused on combating forced labour (30 in total). Some countries such as South Africa, India, and Nepal host a vibrant network of CAIs across both sectors, while other countries such as Nigeria and Mozambique display a much higher existence of anti-corruption CAIs.

Forward action then should focus on continuing to align existing institutions with corporate entities in a manner which focuses on the success factors. One of the strongest factors, as indicated by multiple groups surveyed, begins with coalescing collective action around existing corporate compliance problem areas, sharing data, and establishing an agreed upon compliance framework from which to jumpstart advocacy initiatives. The list of NGO and NGO-governmental coalitions is often long, yet in many cases lacks support from the private sector. The prerequisite condition of institutional success and enduring nature of these initiatives is corporate buy-in and support.

Published

04/2019 (5 years ago)

Document

Related publications

Report

Investing With Integrity II: How Corruption Undermines Environmental And Social Outcomes

2024 |

Transparency I…

Report

Key takeaways from the 2023 Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum

2024 |

Policy brief

Policy Brief 13: Catalysing the private sector for disaster response and resilience – Case study of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

2024 | Basel Institute on Governance

Bill Luz, Vanessa Hans
natural disaster planningdisaster resilienceCollective Actionbusiness integritydisaster relief

Report

B20 Integrity and Compliance Task Force – Key Reflections and Suggestions from Members

2021 | The B Team; World Economic Forum Partnering Against Corruption Initiative

B20

Report

Key takeaways from the 2023 Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum

2024 |

Guidelines, Report

Good practices for facilitators of anti-corruption Collective Action

2024 | Basel Institute on Governance

Lucie Binder

Working paper

Working Paper 48: A collaborative approach to improve business integrity in ASEAN: Case studies of anticorruption Collective Action in the region

2023 | Basel Institute on Governance

Lucie Binder, Vanessa Hans, Anna Stransky

Guidelines

Developing Anti-Corruption Programmes in State-Owned Entreprises: Manual for compliance officers in Croatia and Serbia

2023 |

OECD

Guidelines

The Compliance Without Borders Handbook

2023 |

OECD

Report

United Nations Global Compact: Communication on Engagement 2023

2023 |

UN Global Compact

Guidelines

Fostering Integrity in Global Supply Chain

2023 | Alliance for Integrity

Guidelines

Action Collective - Coopérer avec le Secteur Privé: Guide Pratique pour les Agences Nationales de Lutte Contre la Corruption

2023 | Basel Institute on Governance

Working paper

Working Paper 46: Incrementando el impacto de los Pactos de Integridad en la contratación pública: un análisis desde la experiencia en España

2023 | Basel Institute on Governance

Esteban Arriba…
integrity pactspublic procurementclean procurement

Guidelines

OECD Toolkit for raising awareness and preventing corruption in SMEs

2023 | OECD

Annual report

Siemens Integrity Initiative Annual Report 2022

2023 | Siemens AG

Guidelines

Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

2023 | OECD

Case study

Corruption and Infrastructure: Preliminary Study on Corruption Risks in Infrastructure Sector

2023 | Alliance for Integrity

Lakso Anindito
HLRM

Guidelines

Wolfsberg Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Programme Guidance

2023 | Wolfsberg Group

Guidelines, Report

Engaging the private sector in Collective Action against corruption: A practical guide for anti-corruption agencies in Africa

2023 | Basel Institute on Governance

Scarlet Wannenwetsch, Liza Young

Article

The B20 Integrity and Compliance Recommendations: An International Framework for Action

2023 | California Management Review

Gemma Aiolfi, Scarlet Wannenwetsch