[wanabidii] Press Releases: International Anticorruption Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: International Anticorruption Day 12/09/2015 04:06 PM EST International Anticorruption Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 9, 2015 Today, on International Anticorruption Day, I call on partner countries, civil society groups, and business leaders to strengthen our common efforts to combat corruption. Simply put, bad governance is one of the biggest challenges globally. The cost of corruption is beyond debate: it fuels instability and robs innocent people of their due and their possibilities. And yet, as deeply rooted as corruption can be in some countries, it is not inevitable. That is why the United States is committed to using every tool at our disposal to fight corruption. We have joined with 177 other nations to adopt the UN Convention against Corruption. Together with the G-20, we adopted new principles that will raise standards for integrity and transparency in public procurement and in opening government data to the public. And for the first time, the UN Sustainable Development Goals now include access to justice, accountable institutions, and the reduction of illicit financial flows as essential building blocks for lasting progress. In 2016, the international community can -- and must -- build on this positive momentum. But the truth is that governments cannot fight the scourge of corruption alone. Civil society and the private sector are indispensable to this effort. The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to advance democratic accountability and transparency, and to root out corruption wherever it lies. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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