The second Round of review as follow-up to the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (IACAC) took place between 2006 and 2008. Important anti-corruption measures were reviewed together with an evaluation of the extent to which each member country has implemented the recommendations issued in the first Round.

This was the first time that the States had not only to report on their compliance with the general provisions of the Convention, but also on what they have done to comply with the recommendations issued by the Committee to the countries in each area reviewed in the first round.

Another new item of this Round worth mentioning is the fact that all reports issued by the countries, known as National Progress Reports, will be public, as well as all documents and reports submitted by civil society organizations. As such, a long-standing wish of Transparency International to bring transparency to the Follow-up Mechanism is now being fulfilled.

Below we have provided links to the most noteworthy information about this second round, such as the methodology used, opportunities for civil society involvement, and ideas about how to harness the content of the reports to lobby in each country. We hope that the information proves useful to any and all civil society organizations that would like to be actively involved in the citizen oversight efforts undertaken for the Convention and to all seeking to understand the Follow-up Mechanism.

1. What areas were reviewed in the second round?
2. When were the countries reviewed?
3. How were countries reviewed?
4. What recommendations are available to civil society organizations to ensure their voice is heard?
5. How can the content of the reports be used to achieve reform in the countries?
6. How has TI contributed to the second round and what is its proposal for improvement?
7. What States and civil society representatives have already submitted their responses to the questionnaire?