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the flow of proceeds of corruption, and noting the particular challenges posed in
recovering the proceeds of corruption in cases involving individuals who are, or
have been, entrusted with prominent public functions and their family members and
close associates,
Reiterating its concern about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by
corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and
the values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable
development and the rule of law, in particular when an inadequate national and
international response leads to impunity,
Convinced that corruption is no longer a local matter but a transnational
phenomenon that affects all societies and economies, making international cooperation
to prevent and control it essential,
Convinced also that a stable and transparent environment for national and
international commercial transactions in all countries is essential for the
mobilization of investment, finance, technology, skills and other important resources,
and recognizing that effective efforts at all levels to prevent and combat corruption
in all its forms in all countries are essential elements of an improved national and
international business environment,
Mindful of the very important role that the private sector can play in fostering
economic growth and development and of the active involvement of the United
Nations system in facilitating the constructive participation and orderly interaction
of the private sector in the development process by embracing universal principles
and norms, such as honesty, transparency and accountability,
Recognizing the concern about the laundering and the transfer of assets of
illicit origin derived from corruption, and stressing the need to address this concern
consistent with the Convention,
Determined to prevent, detect and deter, in a more effective manner, international
transfers of illicitly acquired assets and to strengthen international cooperation
through the commitment of Member States to effective national and international
action,
Concerned about the links between corruption in all its forms, including
bribery, corruption-related money-laundering and the transfer of assets of illicit
origin, and other forms of crime, in particular organized crime and economic crime,
Noting the particular concern of developing countries and countries with
economies in transition regarding the return of assets of illicit origin derived from
corruption, in particular to countries from which they originated, consistent with the
principles of the Convention, in particular chapter V, so as to enable countries to
design and fund development projects in accordance with their national priorities, in
view of the importance that such assets can have to their sustainable development,
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Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General; 2
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Welcomes the significant number of Member States that have already
ratified or acceded to the United Nations Convention against Corruption,1 and in
this regard urges all Member States and competent regional economic integration
organizations, within the limits of their competence, that have not yet done so to
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A/64/122.