The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding international anti-corruption multilateral treaty. The UNCAC was negotiated by member states of the United Nations and adopted by the UN General Assembly in October 2003, entering into force in December 2005. The Convention recognises the importance of both preventive and punitive measures in the fight against corruption. It also addresses the cross-border nature of corruption with provisions on international cooperation and on the return of the proceeds of corruption (asset recovery). States Parties have a duty to help one another to prevent and combat corruption through technical assistance (financial and human resources, training, and research). The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna serves as secretariat for the UNCAC

Ghana signed unto the UNCAC in December 2004 and ratified it June 2007. As a state party, Ghana participates in plenary and special sessions of the UNCAC. The Office of the President is the focal institution for UNCAC implementation. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) serves as one of the designated Technical Institutions for NACAP implementation in Ghana.