Kazakhstan is one of the countries participating in the OECD Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (OECD/ACN). Established in 1998, the OECD/ACN provides a regional forum for the promotion of anti-corruption activities, exchange of information, elaboration of best practices and donor coordination.

Monitoring and progress reports for Kazakhstan

The Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan is a sub-regional peer-review programme launched in 2003 under the aegis of the ACN to support anti-corruption reforms through country reviews and continuous monitoring of participating countries’ implementation of recommendations to assist in the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and other international standards and best practice.

Download monitoring and progress reports published for Kazakhstan to date:

• Fourth round monitoring report, 2017 English l Russian
• Third round monitoring report, 2014 English | Russian
• Second round monitoring report, 2011 English | Russian
• First round monitoring report, 2007 English | Russian 
• Recommendations, 2005 English | Russian
• Progress updates
  - March 2019 English l Russian
  - July 2018 English l Russian
  - September 2016 English l Russian 
  - October 2015 English | Russian
  - March 2015 English | Russian 
  - April 2014 Russian 
  - September 2013 Russian
  - December 2010 Russian      
  - December 2006 English | Russian
  - June 2006 English | Russian

Articles & events

Corruption: Kazakhstan should strengthen legislation and integrity of state institutions, OECD Press Release

Kazakhstan’s anti-corruption policies focus of OSCE–supported training seminar for media representatives, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe 

Anti-Corruption, Embassy of  the Republic of Kazakhstan, Washington D.C. 

Overseas Business Report - Kazakhstan, UK Department for International Trade 

Kazakhstan’s fight against corruption aims to build a graft-free state, top official says, The Astana Times 

2018 Investment Climate Statements: Kazakhstan, U.S. Department of State 

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