GlobE Network

• 30 Sep 2024

Source: TH

Recently, India was elected to the 15-member steering committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network).

• About GlobE:
  • The GlobE Network is a G-20 initiative, supported by India since 2020.
    • It was established in 2021, during a special event at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption.
  • It is governed by its members and supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which provides its secretariat.
    • It currently includes 121 member countries and 219 authorities.
    • It consists of one chairman, one vice-chairman, and 13 members to guide its initiatives effectively.
    • It facilitates the sharing of intelligence and best practices, crucial for addressing cross-border financial crimes.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the central authority in India, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) as member authorities.
• Other Efforts Against Corruption:
  • Global:
    • United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
    • Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index (CPI)
    • G20 Anti Corruption Working Group
  • National:
    • Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

Read More: United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).