UNCAC IRG side event: Implementing COSP resolution 11/7 on political finance transparency: Strengthening independent oversight and enforcement
At the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) in Doha in December 2025, the Conference adopted resolution 11/7, entitled Preventing and combating corruption through enhancing transparency in the funding of political parties, candidatures for elected public office, and electoral campaigns.
For the successful implementation of resolution 11/7, structural conditions are necessary to ensure that political finance transparency frameworks function credibly and sustainably in practice. Findings from the Implementation Review Mechanism show that political party finance systems may be weakened, politicized, or undermined if oversight bodies lack independence, sanctions are not applied consistently, and verification mechanisms are insufficient. Strengthening oversight and enforcement is therefore essential to ensure the meaningful implementation of resolution 11/7.
This side event, co-organized by UNODC, the Government of Mongolia, the Government of Norway, NORAD, International IDEA, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and Transparency International, examines how States Parties can safeguard the independence, authority and credibility of the oversight of political finance systems in line with resolution 11/7 and article 7(3) of UNCAC. The discussion will explore how to strengthen legal and institutional safeguards for independent oversight and credible enforcement ensuring that political finance systems remain resilient against political interference and institutional weakening once established.
If you’re in Vienna for the UNCAC IRG, join us to be part of the conversation.
Agenda items
Welcome and introduction
- Mr. Binderiya Batsukh, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Mongolia
Overview of the implementation of article 7(3) and resolution 11/7
- Mr. Shervin Majlessi, Chief, Convention Support Section, UNODC
Resolution 11/7 in Focus
Strengthening independent oversight institutions: national experience
- Ms. Chelsea Dreher, Research and Anti-Corruption Specialist, IFES: global trends and challenges in ensuring oversight independence
- Mr. Joseph Whittal, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Ghana
Ensuring credible rules and safeguards in political finance systems: national experience
- Mr. Yukihiko Hamada, Programme Manager, Money in Politics, International IDEA: global trends in legislation
- Ms. Natalia Kostynchuk, Head of the International Legal Obligations, Bilateral Cooperation and Experience Exchange Unit, National Agency on Corruption Prevention
Challenges and good practices related to the fundamentals of reporting and publication
- Mr. Jon Vrushi, Thematic Lead, Political Integrity, Transparency International scene setter
- Ms. K. Ishara Piumi Lakshani, Assistant Director (Legal), Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Sri Lanka
Q&A
Conclusion and way forward
- Mr. Mats Benestad, Policy Director, Department of Global Affairs, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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