Anti-corruption and integrity in the public sector
OECD Forum on Financing Democracy and Averting Policy Capture
Venue
OECD Conference Centre, Paris
Date
3-4 December 2014
Understanding and addressing the role of money and its influence in politics
This meeting addressed the risks associated with the funding of political parties and electoral campaigns. Delegates discussed why existing regulatory models are still insufficient to tackle risks and also the links between money and politics.
Objectives
Explore effective incentive mechanisms that promote compliance with campaign and party financing regulations
Identify ways to close legislative loopholes and to hinder inventive practices to circumvent regulations
Zoom into the specific connections and effect of political finance on public policies, linking problems to specific solutions
Look into whether and how political finance regulations may have an impact on political participation and unbalanced the playing field among actors
Shape, within a wider good governance agenda, a common understanding of the policy options ahead and assess the validity of key elements of proposed policy framework on financing democracy which supports the OECD Trust Strategy
Mobilise partners to carry forward joint and complementary activities
Explore whether such a forum for learning and discussion should meet at regular intervals (e.g. annually)