6.iv.3: Reducing Corruption in Politics

To safeguard the integrity of political office and democratic political processes, by countering the abuse of entrusted political power and stemming the undue influence of money and private interests in politics.

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Corruption in political systems fundamentally undermines all other anti-corruption efforts. Too many politicians and governments around the world have been swept to power on anti-corruption platforms, only to see promises of reform replaced by grand corruption. Further, political corruption undermines public support for democratic process. TI will seek to prevent corruption in political systems, and work to monitor, strengthen and set standards for political transparency and integrity. Depending on the national context, this involves the strengthening of sound regulations of political finance and civil society’s role in its monitoring, via increased access to information; building coalitions and coordinated action on safeguarding political processes including elections; creating better knowledge and integration of anti-corruption into the efforts of state building; or developing shared values around political transparency and democratic accountability.

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