It is therefore imperative that armed forces are prepared to recognize and mitigate the extent, severity and impact of corrupt practices in operational theatres, to mitigate corruption risks in their own activities, and to work within wider anti-corruption measures. It exposes missions to reputational harm, wastes resources, and feeds into levels of corruption in the area of operations. These networks and resources can strengthen adversaries and ultimately have dire consequences for the missions’ effectiveness and success.Ĭorruption in mission forces themselves – from diversion of resources into the black market and bribery in exchange for employment to abuse of civilians – compounds the problem.
The influx of military, financial and political resources that comes with international military presence can be used to augment the influence of corrupt networks that benefit from conflict and undermine peace.
Presence of missions in conflict zones can have its own impact on the severity and prevalence of corruption. View our Interventions Anti-Corruption Guidance
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