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December 9th marks International Anti-Corruption Day worldwide. The date was established by the UN General Assembly in 2003 and marks the beginning of the signing of the UN Anti-Corruption Convention, the key international instrument against bribery.
Against damage to the economy
The Convention was adopted at a conference in Mérida, Mexico, and entered into force two years later, in December 2005. Today, 190 states, including Russia, are parties to it. Signatory countries have committed to taking measures to prevent and combat corruption, strengthen legal institutions, and ensure transparency in the public sphere.
According to UN estimates, the annual global bribery volume reaches a trillion dollars, and the total economic losses from corruption amount to $2.6 trillion—more than 5% of global GDP. In developing countries, the damage from bribery exceeds the volume of international aid tenfold.
On this day, the UN and its partners conduct educational campaigns and publish materials on social networks under the hashtags
For a fair future
Each year, International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated under a specific theme. These include "Corruption Pays," "You Can Stop Corruption," "Action Against Corruption Now" (ACT), and "Corruption: Your 'NO' Matters." In 2025, the campaign is dedicated to engaging young people in the fight against bribery: its slogan is "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Creating a Fair Future."
The UN emphasizes that fighting corruption is not only a task for states, but also a civic responsibility for everyone. After all, the sustainability of the entire social system depends on the transparency, honesty, and responsibility of individuals.
The State University of Management, in preparing specialists for state and municipal administration, business management systems, and non-profit organizations, places particular emphasis on developing in students an intolerance for corruption and an understanding of the importance of serving the public interest rather than personal gain.
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