Measuring Corruption for Reform: Strengthening evidence and accountability in Bangladesh

The two-day national workshop, “Measuring Corruption for Reform: Strengthening Evidence and Accountability in Bangladesh,” was jointly organized by the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, the embassies of Switzerland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and brought together approximately 40 participants from government officials, development partners, academics, and civil society representatives . Discussions focused on strengthening Bangladesh’s capacity to track corruption trends and assess the impact of reform initiatives. Participants explored international good practices and practical applications of the UNODC Statistical Framework to Measure Corruption. Based on a data mapping study, prepared by U4 in collaboration with researchers from the University of Dhaka, and through group work, participants reviewed existing data sources, including household surveys, administrative records and transparency assessments. They identified gaps, opportunities and priorities for improving corruption measurement and collaboration, helping build a comprehensive evidence base to inform ongoing national reforms and support stronger accountability across Bangladesh.