Collective Action

Business Fighting Corruption

Year of creation: 2008

Developed by: Coordinated by the World Bank Institute, the coalition is made up of Grant Thornton member firms in Canada, the UK and US, Siemens, the United Nations Global Compact, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), Transparency International and Global Advice Network

Description: The website was developed as an anti-corruption resource for business. It explores and details the constructive role that business can play in fighting corruption and how this can be done jointly with other companies and stakeholders - an approach called "collective action". The overall results of collective action have been very positive for businesses and societies in general, including increased competition, improved transparency and less corruption in many regions and business sectors for the benefit of both business and society as a whole. People who may benefit from collective action include senior executives, company board members, government officials, civil society and others directly or indirectly affected by the adverse effects of corruption on business and society.

Key elements:

  • Business cases for collective action

  • A practical guide explaining collective action, its benefits, and how to use it

  • A collection of case summaries highlighting good practice cases and lessons learned from challenges of collective anti-corruption efforts by businesses and other stakeholders