A UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/51/59 28 January 1997 Fifty-first session Agenda item 101 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [on the report of the Third Committee (A/51/610)] 51/59. Action against corruption The General Assembly, Concerned at the seriousness of problems posed by corruption, which may endanger the stability and security of societies, undermine the values of democracy and morality and jeopardize social, economic and political development, Also concerned about the links between corruption and other forms of crime, in particular organized crime and economic crime, including moneylaundering, Convinced that, since corruption is a phenomenon that currently crosses national borders and affects all societies and economies, international cooperation to prevent and control it is essential, Convinced also of the need to provide, upon request, technical assistance designed to improve public management systems and to enhance accountability and transparency, Recalling the Inter-American Convention against Corruption,1 adopted by the Organization of American States at the Specialized Conference for Consideration of the Draft Inter-American Convention against Corruption, held at Caracas from 27 to 29 March 1996, 1 See E/1996/99. 97-76273 /...