2019 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum

Blockchain, big data analytics and AI are transforming the way of working for governments, businesses and society as a whole. Globally, these new technologies offer a new impetus to combat corruption and foster integrity and transparency. Yet with these promises come unexplored perils, opening channels for illicit trade, money laundering and tax evasion, eroding the integrity of the democratic processes, and reinforcing, rather than resolving, existing biases. The proliferation of data and algorithms has allowed these new technologies to redefine established knowledge and practices, and challenge the moral standards and regulations that govern societies.
 
Seizing the promises and preventing the perils requires clear leadership and vision. Leaders will share their views on the challenges in embracing new technologies to prevent corruption. They will reflect on the role of international cooperation to support governments, businesses and society in leveraging new technologies for a culture of integrity.