Corruption is a big problem everywhere. It hurts trust in public places, makes poor people poorer, and stops important public services.

In recent years, many groups have been fighting corruption. For example, the OECD helps governments and organizations fight corruption with an annual event called Integrity Week.

The UNODC started the GRACE initiative. This gives young people the tools to fight corruption. It shows that young people are important in the fight against corruption.

The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary asked South Africa to fight corruption more. He said this could help create jobs. This shows that the world knows how important national governments are in reducing corruption.

Transparency International, a big group in the fight against corruption, has a detailed plan. This plan talks about the need for checks and balances, enforcing anti-corruption standards, and social oversight to protect the common good.

Despite these efforts, the fight against corruption is not over. Corruption is still a big problem in the world, and current crises are likely to make it worse. So, ongoing, united, and systematic action involving all stakeholders is crucial to making significant progress in this global effort.