Review of the Fund's Experience in Governance Issues
March 28, 2001




OECD Convention on Combating Bribery
of Foreign Public Officials in International
Business Transactions

Prepared by the Policy Development and Review Department


September 18, 2001

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Contents

  1. Introduction


  2. Historical Background and Context


  3. Principal Features of the Convention

  4. Implementation and Monitoring Process

  5. Status of Implementation
    1. Issues with Implementing Legislation
    2. Accession and Scope
Text Boxes
  1. Main Provisions of the Anti Foreign Bribery Convention
  2. Other OECD Initiatives to Combat Bribery
  3. Making the Convention Work Well
  4. Cooperation of the OECD with Regional Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Tables

  1. OECD Anti Foreign Bribery Convention—Ratification Status
  2. OECD Anti Foreign Bribery Convention—Results of Phase 1
    Country Examinations

Annexes

  1. Revised Recommendation of the Council on Combating Bribery in
    International Business Transactions
  2. Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in
    International Business Transactions