The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. It was drafted and negotiated in Vienna, Austria in 2002-2003 and subsequently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 31 October 2003.

Corruption hurts the poor disproportionately by diverting funds intended for development, undermining a Government’s ability to provide basic services, feeding inequality and injustice and discouraging foreign aid and investment. Corruption is a key element in economic underperformance and a major obsta-cle to poverty alleviation and development.

2003年10月31日 · Recognizing the complexity of corruption, the United Nations Convention against Corruption adopts a comprehensive approach to preventing and combating this threat. The approach entails five inter-connected pillars, each representing a different aspect of the fight against corruption and each having a dedicated chapter in the Convention:

UNCAC's goal is to reduce various types of corruption that can occur across country borders, such as trading in influence and abuse of power, as well as corruption in the private sector, such as embezzlement and money laundering.

Concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law,

《联合国反腐败公约》是唯一一份具有法律约束力的国际性反腐败法律文件。 公约中的方法意义深远，其中许多条款具有强制性，为全面解决世界全球反腐败问题提供了独特的蓝本。 公约主要涵盖五个方面：预防措施、定罪和执法、国际合作、资产的追回，以及技术援助和信息交流。 公约中提及了不同形式的腐败现象，例如影响力交易、滥用职权，以及私营部门内的各种腐败行为。...

to promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property. Chapter I is followed by the four chapters containing substantive provisions. Chapter II covers of a set of preventive measures aimed at hindering corruption in the public and private sectors. Provisions call on countries to:

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. UNCAC's far-reaching approach and many mandatory provisions makes it a unique tool for addressing a global problem.

With 189 parties, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption treaty. The Treaty’s original mandate focuses on: “preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange.”

The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the first legally binding, global anti-corruption instrument. The Convention was adopted by the General Assembly in October 2003 and entered into force in December 2005.