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There is no silver bullet for fighting corruption. Many countries have made significant
progress in curbing corruption, however practitioners are always on the lookout for
solutions and evidence of impact. Here are five ways that citizens and governments
can make progress in the fight against corruption:
1. END IMPUNITY
Effective law enforcement is essential to ensure the corrupt are punished and break
the cycle of impunity, or freedom from punishment or loss.
Successful enforcement approaches are supported by a strong legal framework, law
enforcement branches and an independent and effective court system. Civil society
can support the process with initiatives such as Transparency International’s Unmask
the Corrupt campaign.
4. EMPOWER CITIZENS