# Local governance integrity: principles and standards

URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/local-governance-integrity-principles-and-standards
Type: Publication or report
Published: 2015-02-06
Updated: 2019-11-22

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06 February 2015

The purpose of the Anti-Corruption Principles and Standards for Local Governance Systems is to provide clear guidance as to how to prevent corruption and deal with it when it occurs. Most of them apply to the whole governance system, including citizens, civil society, the media and the private sector. These stakeholders play an increasingly important role in local policy-making, oversight and service delivery and are essential for reducing corruption. Civil society organisations notably can use the principles and standards to monitor the progress of local governance. This is a living document which will be updated as new standards emerge or are identified.

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