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United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

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December 9, 2003: UNCAC was signed on in Mexico.
December 14, 2005. came into force.
International Anti-Corruption Day: December 9th was designated as International Anti-Corruption Day, initiated by the Brazilian delegation during the Convention’s formation.
Nature of the Convention: UNCAC is the sole legally binding multilateral international treaty focused on anti-corruption.
India has ratified the UNCAC.

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The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).