After years of waiting, the Gabon has validated the second cycle of the UNODC mechanism for examining the application of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
This step, planned by Resolution 3/1 adopted in 2011 at New York, commits efforts conducted under the coordination of the National Commission on Combating Corruption and Illicit Enrichment (CNLCEI), chaired by Nestor Mbou. The country is now compliant with international requirements.
The Gabon is no longer just an evaluated state. It has been selected by the UNODC secretariat, along with Uruguay, to become a reviewing state and has been tasked with evaluating the Republic of Seychelles on chapters II and V of the Convention, focused on preventive measures and asset recovery.
This evolution reinforces its place in international cooperation against corruption.
The mechanism opens up opportunities for several reforms: adapting the legislative framework before, during, and after evaluation, strengthening dialogue between institutions, developing skills, sharing experiences, and identifying technical assistance and funding needs. These advances consolidate Gabon’s commitment to fighting corruption.
