The Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, also known as CoSP, is the main decision-making body of the Convention. It supports parties and signatories in their implementation of the Convention and provides policy guidance to UNODC to develop and implement anti-corruption activities.
The Conference was established per article 63 of the Convention:
The Conference convenes every two years, bringing together representatives of States that have acceded to the Convention and other relevant stakeholders to review its implementation, discuss emerging challenges and trends and adopt resolutions on pertinent issues.
All parties and signatories to the Convention can take part in the Conference. Non-signatories, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations can apply for observer status at its sessions.
The Conference has created several subsidiary bodies to assist the Conference in performing its functions related to the effective implementation of the Convention. These subsidiary bodies advise the Conference and make recommendations to help deliver its mandate, in accordance with article 63, paragraph 7 of the Convention.
The Conference stands as a pivotal platform to promote collaboration, identify emerging challenges, harness experiences, recognize successful initiatives and shape collective global efforts in the years ahead.
UNODC acts as the secretariat of the Conference.
Pursuant to article 63, paragraph 3 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Conference of the States Parties adopted the rules of procedure and rules governing the functioning of the activities set forth in this article, including rules concerning the admission and participation of observers.
