International
BAK at CoSP in Doha
15 December 2025 marks the start of the five-day 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Doha, Qatar. The event is the largest global anti-corruption conference, with participants from 191 country delegations.
The Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) is part of a six-member Austrian delegation, together with the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA) and the Federal Chancellery (BKA).
From 15 to 19 December 2025, representatives of international organisations and authorities, civil society and experts gather in Doha to exchange ideas and discuss joint action against corruption.
Three key issues are of particular importance to BAK at this year's CoSP. One of these is the resolution on strengthening integrity in childhood and adolescence to prevent corruption and strengthen trust in public institutions, which was originally initiated by BAK. BAK has already conducted intensive preliminary negotiations in Vienna, together with BMEIA, and the Slovenian and Chilean delegations as co-sponsors.
Another highlight is BAK's participation in a special event, where the topic of impact evaluation of school events are presented to a global audience. Here, BAK presents the results of its work in this area and shares its experience with other participating organisations.
In addition, the BAK photo competition ‘Values and Role Models in Front of the Lens’ and the associated travelling exhibition is being presented. The works are on display throughout the conference.
CoSP 2025 – an overview
The general programme of the CoSP includes a variety of activities, including plenary sessions at which official statements are made, agenda items are discussed and resolutions and decisions are adopted. In the run-up to and between sessions, draft resolutions and decisions are negotiated that determine the strategic direction of the work of the parties to the Convention and UNODC in implementing the Convention.
Furthermore, the CoSP offers an extensive programme of various events that provide space for more informal knowledge exchange and cooperation between different interest groups. Bilateral meetings and multilateral dialogues enable direct contact and exchange of experience, as well as laying the foundation for new cooperation.