IGO Relations in the Anti-corruption Realm and in Promoting Integrity in Public Procurement

Abstract

This chapter focuses on relations among international governmental organizations (IGOs) involved in fighting corruption and promoting integrity in public procurement. It shows, first, why this topic is particularly relevant for understanding relations among IGOs. It then discusses the five approaches taken by approximately three dozen IGOs involved in the anti-corruption realm: adopting conventions, raising awareness, promoting domestic anti-corruption policies, investigating cases of corruption, and promoting integrity in public procurement. The chapter maps out the network of relations among IGOs combatting corruption. It concludes with a series of observations that are relevant for the broader study of relations among IGOs and offers some suggestions for future research on the topic.