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Integrity for Good Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean

From Commitments to Action

Increasing productivity, enhancing social inclusion and strengthening institutions are top priorities for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and constitute therefore the three pillars of the OECD LAC Regional Programme. Good public governance and a strong culture of integrity are indispensable to achieve these three objectives. The most recent corruption cases and the growing discontent of citizens are an opportunity for policy makers to promote a culture of integrity and implement national integrity and anti-corruption strategies. This report builds on the recent Lima Commitment, which was dedicated to “Democratic Governance against Corruption” and signed by 34 countries at the Summit of the Americas held in Lima in 2018. It provides strategic guidance to policy makers to bring political commitments into concrete actions that deliver results at the height of the expectations of their citizens.

Published on October 18, 2018Also available in: Spanish

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Executive summary
Introduction
Integrity: A condition for inclusive growth and good governance
Identifying strategic priorities to create a culture of integrity in Latin America
Conclusion: Towards an agenda for good governance and integrity in the region
References
Annexes2 chapters available
Integrity for Good Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Action Plan
OECD tools to strengthen integrity, public governance and the fight against corruption
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Key recommendations

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Strengthening political finance regulations together with measures to promote integrity and transparency in elections and lobbying, such as stronger transparency and stakeholder engagement ensure inclusive policy making.
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Prosecution services in Latin American countries do not always function with the expected independence and autonomy. Disciplinary systems often suffer from poor coordination, inefficient use of data and lack of capacity.
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Strengthening integrity and curbing corruption requires a systemic and integral approach. The challenge is to move from a reactive "culture of cases ", which only confronts corruption when it has already emerged, to a proactive "culture of integrity".