Global – G20 - Mongolia

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[Publication] Strengthening the ethics framework within aid organisations. "New approaches are emerging to enhance integrity and reduce corruption risks. Aid agencies can now complement compliance-based approaches with values-based approaches." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/strengthening-the-ethics-framework-within-aid-organisations 

 

[Opinion] From Indonesia to India: Is there hope for anti-corruption efforts within G20? "The G20 has a long way to go, although the body continues to reiterate its commitment to fighting graft and leading by example on core issues such as the role of audit institutions, anti-corruption education, money laundering and graft in the renewable energy sector." 

The Manila Times: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/30/opinion/columns/from-indonesia-to-india-is-there-hope-for-anti-corruption-efforts-within-g20/1860362 

 

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations Welcomes Mongolia's Efforts to Promote Human Rights. "Mongolia had also approved policies and action plans to intensify the fight against corruption, such as the 2016 National Anti-Corruption Program. That project included events and activities to prevent corruption risks." 

UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/09/committee-economic-social-and-cultural-rights-welcomes-mongolias-efforts 


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