Source: DD-News
Context: India has been elected to the fifteen-member steering committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), an international initiative aimed at addressing corruption and financial crime.
About the GlobE Network:
- Origin: Launched in June 2021 under the G20 framework during a UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS).
- Members: It currently includes 121 member countries and 219 authorities worldwide.
- Aim: To facilitate international cooperation in combating cross-border corruption and financial crime, and to support asset recovery efforts.
- Powers: The network enables global agencies to exchange criminal intelligence, best practices, and devise joint strategies to fight corruption.
- Significance of India’s Election: India’s election to the steering committee allows it to actively contribute to global anti-corruption efforts, leveraging its expertise in tackling corruption, and enhancing its leadership role on the international stage, particularly after its G20 Presidency in 2023.
