TI’s  2025 report ‘Where is Civic Space in UNCAC Reviews? warns that UNCAC’s review often ignore civic space, failing to evaluate whether civil society can effectively engage in anti-corruption efforts

The report shows that 43% of 115 countries reviewed received no recommendations on Article 13, relating to civil society’s role in anti-corruption, and that most recommendations given are vague restatements of the Convention rather than tailored, actionable guidance. It also highlights that reviews generally overlook real barriers affecting civic actors  and recommends strengthening the review process by integrating human-rights findings, assessing enabling conditions for civil society, and ensuring meaningful participation and transparency…