- India was elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee during a plenary session in Beijing, following a multistage voting process.
- India will help shape the global agenda against corruption and asset recovery, utilizing its expertise in combating corruption.
- The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) was established to enhance cooperation in tackling transnational corruption among anti-corruption law enforcement authorities across UN Member States and parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
- Governed by its members and supported by UNODC’s secretariat.
- The Riyadh Initiative in 2020 under the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting led to the creation of the GlobE Network.
- Officially launched in June 2021, following expert group meetings and guidance from UNODC and Permanent Missions to the UN.
- Globe Network Report: The Bi-Annual Report highlights progress in enhancing global anti-corruption cooperation.
| The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) It works globally to promote peace, security, sustainable development, and human rights by addressing issues related to drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism. UNODC provides technical assistance, research, and support to Member States. Focus on drug abuse, drug use disorders, and combating the production and trafficking of illicit drugs. Supports legal and crime prevention measures aligned with international norms and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. |
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