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Towards a corruption-free future: insights from the G20 ACWG

Towards a corruption-free future: insights from the G20 ACWG

Executive Summary

Under South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency, the Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) has become a key platform for global collaboration against cross-border corruption, guided by the St. Petersburg Strategic Framework and a new 2025-2027 action plan emphasizing transparency, accountability, and stakeholder cooperation. The inaugural Technical Meeting in Cape Town from March 3-5 set priorities for upcoming sessions in Brazil and Mpumalanga, including harmonizing national laws with international standards to restore public trust. South Africa's leadership in these efforts advances both domestic governance reforms and the worldwide fight against corruption, fostering sustainable development and integrity in public institutions.