When is International Anti-Corruption Day?

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9 every year since 2005 to raise awareness against the global issue.

The United Nations, which officially endorses International Anti-Corruption Day, says that this political, social and economic phenomenon slows down economic development, undermines the sanctity of democracy and adds to governmental instability.

The UN also lists corruption as one of the “biggest” hurdles to achieving its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It notes that although corruption exists in and affects both rich and poor nations, it hurts poor people disproportionately.

How did International Anti-Corruption Day come into place?

In October 2003, the United Nations General Assembly adopted