They presented reports analysing implementation progress of the IACAC in their countries. These reports serve as an additional and independent source of information to assess country performance. During the meeting, TI also presented recommendations to strengthen the follow-up mechanism, including greater civil society participation.

Together with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, TI organised a round table discussion on the topic ‘Fighting Corruption in the Americas: Is the Inter-American Convention Living Up to its Potential?’. National chapters used the opportunity to present the anti-corruption work done in their respective countries, as well as discuss progress and challenges related to the implementation of the Convention. TI also presented a regional study on challenges to implementing the IACAC.