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Initiative Title: Global Anti-Corruption and Transparency Act

Description:

1. Public Official Asset Disclosure and Audit Systems:
   Mandate annual public declarations of assets, liabilities, and income sources by elected officials, senior civil servants, and military leadership, subject to independent audits.

2. Open Government and Budget Transparency:
   Require governments to publish detailed, real-time data on budgets, public spending, procurement contracts, and subsidies in open, machine-readable formats.

3. Whistleblower Protection Framework:
   Enforce strong legal protections and anonymous reporting systems for whistleblowers who expose corruption, embezzlement, or abuse of power in both public and corporate sectors.

4. Anti-Bribery Laws and International Sanctions:
   Harmonize global anti-bribery legislation and allow coordinated sanctions on individuals and entities involved in grand corruption, including travel bans, asset freezes, and contract bans.

5. Corporate Transparency and Beneficial Ownership Registries:
   Require all companies to disclose their true (beneficial) owners in publicly accessible databases to combat shell companies and tax evasion.

6. Independent Anti-Corruption Bodies:
   Support the establishment and funding of autonomous anti-corruption agencies with investigative and prosecutorial powers, shielded from political interference.

7. Digital Tools for Integrity and Citizen Reporting:
   Promote blockchain-based procurement, civic tech platforms for budget monitoring, and mobile tools that let citizens report corruption directly to oversight agencies.

8. Global Anti-Corruption Observatory and Enforcement Network:
   Create a UN-coordinated global platform to share best practices, alert on emerging corruption risks, track enforcement, and enable whistleblower collaboration across borders.

Possible Outcomes and Implications:

• Reduced Theft of Public Resources: Saves billions annually lost to embezzlement and bribery.
• Restored Public Trust in Institutions: Demonstrates accountability and fairness in governance.
• Improved Foreign Investment and Economic Stability: Transparent institutions attract responsible capital and deter risky or predatory actors.
• Empowered Civil Society: Citizens gain tools and legal backing to participate in public oversight.
• Harmonized Global Action: Strengthens international coordination to pursue corrupt actors beyond borders.

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