In this lesson, we will describe the different forms of corruption. We will also reflect on your own personal experiences of corruption or of events and actions of other people where you probably have observed corruption taking place.

Corruption can happen anywhere in the world and can involve anybody. The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which is currently the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument, defines corruption and describes specific behaviors which are considered corruption offenses. These forms of corruption are highly destructive of transparency, accountability and the rule of law.

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Exercise: Reflections on Corruption

1. Which of these forms of corruption are you familiar with? How did you come to learn about them? What did you think about and how did you feel learning about them?
2. Have you had any personal experience of corruption? Please share your experience. Who were involved? What was the context? How did that experience make you feel?

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