The following section lists examples of national anti-corruption strategies, where either the content of the strategy and/or the process used in its preparation and implementation, merit attention.

The strategy of the Estonian government, entitled the 'Honest State', proposes a number of specific steps aimed at reducing the risks of corruption in Estonia. It looks both at prevention and prosecution in an equally systematic manner. A timetable with specific actions and target delivery dates accompanies the strategy. The timeframe is 2004-2007. A copy of the strategy and further information about the government's 'Honest State' initiative can be found at http://www.just.ee/?set_lang_id=2

For an interesting analysis of lessons learned with regard to strategy and action plan drafting processes, the following document describing Ghana's experience is noteworthy. It raises essential points with regard to the importance of consensus building, political will and participatory drafting when preparing a country strategy and action plan.

Pakistan's National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), launched in 2002, is noteworthy both for its analysis and diagnosis of the country's corruption challenges and for the level of detail included in its contents, particularly in terms of reform proposals. While commitment to implement the strategy by the current government is still to be seen and assessed, the strategy itself is a very comprehensive document and was drafted using a combination of local (the National Accountability Bureau) and international expertise. A copy of the strategy can be downloaded from NAB's website at http://www.nab.gov.pk