This insidious scourge systematically erodes public trust, exacerbates gaping inequalities, and ignites the tinderbox of social conflict, plunging societies into deeper instability and despair.
The relentless evolution and diversification of corrupt practices—growing ever more sophisticated and pervasive—threaten to dismantle coordinated governmental responses worldwide, rendering the global battle against corruption futile and irreversible if not confronted with unyielding resolve.
It was against this darkening horizon that the creation of the Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) in 2010 emerged as a beacon of hope, marking a pivotal milestone in G20 solidarity to combat this pervasive menace.
These G20 Anti-Corruption Action Plans are rigorously refreshed at regular intervals, with stringent timelines that pinpoint urgent priorities for tangible, high-impact interventions in the international war on corruption—affirming the unwavering leadership and ironclad commitment of G20 nations to eradicate this blight.
Under South Africa’s Presidency, these efforts will be propelled forward by the G20 ACWG Action Plan 2025-2027, channeling decisive momentum into this critical fight.
Seizing the mantle of its G20 Presidency, South Africa is resolute in amplifying the imperatives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063—most urgently Aspiration: An Africa of Good Governance, Democracy, Respect for Human Rights, Justice, and the Rule of Law.
This aligns seamlessly with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels—fortifying a unified front against corruption’s corrosive grip.