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ENHANCING JUDICIARY`S ABILITY TO CURB CORRUPTION - A PRACTICAL GUIDE
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International judicial
stakeholdes inVentory
This is an overview of a range of key stakeholders and other organisations with judicial reform or
related interest and expertise, that could become potential partners in the implementation of this
Guide, including civil society organisations, global associations and inter-governmental organisations,
academic institutes and donors supporting judicial reform programmes.
1. Global associations and inter-governmental organisations
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The
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC) promotes the enforcement of
UNCAC.
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The
United Nations Democracy Fund
(UNDEF) is a United Nations General Trust Fund with
the goal of supporting democratization throughout the world. UNDEF finances projects that build
and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and ensure the participation of all
groups in democratic processes.
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The
World Bank
is an international source of financial and technical assistance to developing
countries. It provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing
countries, for projects in areas such as education, health, public administration, infrastructure,
financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource
management. Some of the projects are co-financed with governments, other multilateral
institutions, commercial banks, export credit agencies, and private sector investors.
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The
ICJ – International Commission of Jurists
seeks to advance the independence of the
judiciary and legal profession to ensure that justice is administered in full compliance with
standards of international law.
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The
Global Organization of Parliamentarians against Corruption (GOPAC)
is an international
network of lawmakers dedicated to good governance and combating corruption throughout
the world; since its inception, GOPAC has provided information and analysis, established
international benchmarks, and improved public awareness through a combination of global
pressure and national action
.
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The
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR) provides assistance to
governments, including expertise and technical trainings in the areas of administration of justice,
legislative reform and electoral process.
2. Regional associations and inter-governmental organisations
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The
Council of Europe
includes 47 member states and promotes democratic standards and
human rights and the enforcement of European conventions against corruption.
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The
Venice Commission
or the European Commission for Democracy through Law is the
Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional matters. Its role is to provide legal advice to
its member states and, in particular, to help states wishing to bring their legal and institutional
structures in line with European standards and international experience in the fields of democracy,
human rights and the rule of law.
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The
Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE)
is an advisory body of the Council
of Europe on issues related to the independence, impartiality and competence of judges; it
addresses topical issues and, if necessary, visits the countries concerned to discuss ways to
improve the existing situation through developing legislation, institutional framework and/or
judicial practice.
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The
European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ)
aims to improve the
efficiency and functioning of justice in Council of Europe Member States, and promote
international cooperation between jurisdictions to design standards for the judiciary and to share
experiences among judicial authorities.