International Anti-Corruption Day 2024: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity
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| Why in News | International Anti-Corruption Day observed globally on December 9, 2024, with the theme "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity" to highlight youth's role in combating corruption. |
| Objective | Raise awareness about corruption's consequences and emphasize transparency, accountability, and integrity. |
| Background | - Established in 2003 by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 58/4. - Associated with the adoption of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). |
| Significance | - Promotes transparency and accountability in governance. - Empowers youth to combat corruption. - Strengthens global solidarity against corruption. - Links anti-corruption initiatives to economic development. |
| 2024 Theme | "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity" focuses on engaging youth as agents of change to build a corruption-free society. |
| Definition of Corruption | Misuse of entrusted power for personal gain, which undermines trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic growth, and increases inequality. |
| Adverse Effects | - Political: Weakens the rule of law and limits freedoms. - Economic: Obstructs investment and development. - Social: Erodes public trust and increases inequality. - Environmental: Impacts sustainability and healthy ecosystems. |
| Goals of the Day | - Enhance public awareness of corruption's impacts. - Promote stricter anti-corruption measures. - Encourage youth participation and foster equality. |
| Cost of Corruption | - Social: Loss of trust in institutions. - Economic: Missed opportunities for growth. - Environmental: Harm to sustainable development efforts. |