Why does the Convention only address the “supply” side/what about the “demand” for bribes?
It is clear that there are two sides to bribery. As the largest exporters of trade and investment in the world, multinationals represent, by far, the greatest potential source of bribe money. The supply side was a logical place for our countries to start, notably given that these countries are home to most multinational enterprises. However, the problem of the demand for bribes is not being neglected. The OECD promotes cooperation with a number of other regions of the world, and other international instruments also offer sound strategies to combat the demand side. In addition, the OECD works with partners from the private sector and civil society to investigate possible government actions to tackle the demand side of bribery. Find out more about OECD work on the “demand” side at Ethics and Corruption.
