# Five Principles for Engaging Citizens in Anti-Corruption Mechanisms URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/five-principles-for-engaging-citizens-in-anti-corruption-mechanisms Type: Publication or report Published: 2019-09-09 Updated: 2020-06-22 --- 09 September 2019 In this guide, we build on our collective understanding that citizen engagement matters in the fight against corruption and provide insights about how organisations might go about designing more effective, sustainable and engaging anti-corruption mechanisms. Based on research into why and how people decide to report corruption and what sustains initial engagement, we offer five principles that inform how organisations can understand, analyse and possibly adapt their anti-corruption mechanisms to become more effective. These principles can guide practical steps to create and adapt anti-corruption mechanisms to ensure their usefulness in addressing grievances experienced by citizens. The principles are applicable across countries and contexts and are relevant for fostering engagement across different types of corruption problems. ### Related publications ## [Monitoring political finance: Compendium of citizen initiatives and good practices](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/monitoring-political-finance-compendium-of-citizen-initiatives-and-good-practices) Publication • 18 August 2026 This compendium aims to provide ideas for stakeholders interested in monitoring political finance. It presents seven monitoring and disclosure solutions from around the world,… ## [Breaking the Silos: A Practical Guide to Fighting Corruption with a Human Rights-Based Approach](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/breaking-the-silos-a-practical-guide-to-fighting-corruption-with-a-human-rights-based-approach) Publication • 25 June 2026 This guide seeks to equip human rights defenders and anti-corruption advocates with practical tools to promote accountability for corrupt acts. ## [The Integrity Pact – Harnessing collective action for good governance and business integrity in public procurement](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-pact-collective-action-good-governance-business-integrity-public-procurement) Publication • 16 December 2024 The publication provides a blueprint for the implementation of the Integrity Pact to safeguard high-value public procurements and investments. ## [Business integrity: A toolkit for medium-sized enterprises](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/business-integrity-toolkit-for-medium-sized-enterprises) Publication • 07 November 2024 Small and medium-sized enterprises fuel supply chains but face corruption risks. This toolkit helps embed integrity with practical anti-corruption guidance. ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2019_Toolkit_EngagingCitizensAnti-CorruptionMechanisms_English_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2019_Toolkit_EngagingCitizensAnti-CorruptionMechanisms_English.pdf)