Basel Institute on Governance
Promoting good governance and fighting corruption to build fairer, safer societies and stronger economies worldwide.
Tackling global challenges together
Established in 2003 in Switzerland, the Basel Institute on Governance is an independent, non-profit organisation working to strengthen governance and counter corruption.
We partner with governments and organisations worldwide to advance knowledge, policy and practice in anti-corruption, asset recovery and business integrity.
Our work helps safeguard public resources, combat financial crime and promote fair business – delivering real benefits for citizens, governments and economies around the world.
Anti-Corruption and Prevention
Tackling the root causes of corruption with practical tools and hands-on support for effective prevention.
Asset Recovery and Enforcement
Strengthening enforcement systems and building capacity to investigate financial crime and recover stolen assets.
Business Integrity and Governance
Promoting ethics, fair competition and Collective Action against corruption in business and markets.
Featured Programmes
Explore key initiatives driving impact across sectors and regions
Green Corruption
Tackling corruption's impact on the environment to safeguard natural resources and the energy transition
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Supporting subnational governments in Peru to manage public funds effectively and foster development, social inclusion and trust
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Helping Ukraine protect public funds and resources to ensure a transparent, resilient recovery
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News & Blog
Read and listen to news, insights and ideas from our team and global partners.
See allBoosting business integrity in Asia: the power of public-private cooperation
Stronger together: the Collective Action community as a beacon for business integrity
How informal power networks can instrumentalise anti-corruption institutions
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards
How connecting anti-corruption and human rights can help both victims and businesses
Bridging the gap: How behavioural science can strengthen anti-corruption and crime prevention
Effectively leveraging collective action: sharing the journey, challenges and a call to action from the Canadian Centre of Excellence for Anti-Corruption
How Companies Can Unite to Fight Facilitation Payments – and Protect Humanitarian Impact
Enhancing law enforcement training with technology and AI
Learn & Engage
Explore our research, tools and opportunities to learn and collaborate.
See all opportunitiesBasel STUDY
Learn moreEvents & Courses
Learn moreBasel AML Index
Tool and ranking of countries’ money laundering and financial crime risks
Learn moreEnvironmental Corruption Forum
Learn moreCollective Action Hub
Latest Publications
Browse research and analysis on anti-corruption, asset recovery and business integrity
See all publicationsAnnual Report 2023
Working Paper 54: Targeting illicit wealth through non-conviction based forfeiture: Identifying human rights and other standards for Latin America
Basel AML Index 2024
Quick Guide 35: Sexual corruption
Quick Guide 37: Strategic corruption
Quick Guide 36: Corruption and security
Working Paper 55: Compensating the victims of foreign bribery: UK legislation, practice and recommended reforms
Quick Guide 38: Border corruption
Stories and Impacts
Real-world examples of how we promote integrity, recover assets and fight corruption.
