Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026: Harnessing the Integrity Advantage

Corruption, fraud, and weak government oversight threaten public trust, economic stability, and the effective use of public resources. The OECD’s Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 examines integrity systems across 62 countries, identifying gaps between anti-corruption regulations and their implementation. The report explores government transparency, conflicts of interest, lobbying, political financing, fraud prevention, public procurement, and organized crime. It highlights how artificial intelligence, data-driven risk assessments, stronger accountability measures, and targeted reforms can help governments prevent misconduct, safeguard public funds, strengthen institutional integrity, and improve public-sector performance.