Global trends and challenges in the field of anti-corruption Global trends and challenges in the field of anti-corruption

Prostitution is often cited as the oldest violation of moral and legal norms, but corruption is not far behind. Documented cases date back 2,500 years, to Olympic games in old Greece. Over the centuries, corruption spread and, despite occasional honest rulers, became increasingly common and accepted in many societies. Only in the late 20th century did awareness grow that corrupt conduct seriously harms economies and social well-being, not benefits them. Building on this awareness, laws began to prohibit and sanction specific forms of corruption. Prostitution is often cited as the oldest violation of moral and legal norms, but corruption is not far behind. Documented cases date back 2,500 years, to Olympic games in old Greece. Over the centuries, corruption spread and, despite occasional honest rulers, became increasingly common and accepted in many societies. Only in the late 20th century did awareness grow that corrupt conduct seriously harms economies and social well-being, not benefits them. Building on this awareness, laws began to prohibit and sanction specific forms of corruption.