Speech by the CGU Minister at the 1st Meeting of the Anti-Corruption GT

Summary:

Minister Vinu00edcius Marques de Carvalho, of the Brazilian Controladoria-Geral da Uniu00e3o, welcomed representatives from the G20 member countries and international organizations to the 1st Technical Meeting of the Anticorruption Working Group. He emphasized the importance of addressing corruption and promoting integrity in both public and private sectors. The Minister highlighted three priorities for the Brazilian presidency of the G20: combating hunger, poverty, and inequality; sustainable development; and transition to renewable energy. He emphasized the need for countries to engage in a discussion on improving the quality and integrity of public and private institutions to reduce inequalities and promote sustainable development. The Minister also emphasized the importance of encouraging businesses to adopt effective measures to prevent and combat corruption and to promote good practices in governance. He concluded by expressing hope for a productive meeting and looking forward to the Ministerial meeting in October.