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which good governance rests, and that such a foundation is one of the indispensable
conditions for the full realization of human rights, including the right to development,
Stressing that good governance at the national and international levels is essential
for sustained economic growth, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty and
hunger and, in this context, reaffirming the Millennium Declaration, the 2005 World
Summit Outcome and the outcome of the 2010 High-level Summit on the Millennium
Development Goals,
Recognizing the increasing awareness in the international community of the
detrimental impact of widespread corruption on human rights through both the weakening
of institutions and the erosion of public trust in government, as well as through the
impairment of the ability of Governments to fulfil all their human rights obligations,
Realizing that the fight against corruption at all levels plays an important role in the
promotion and protection of human rights and in the process of creating an environment
conducive to their full enjoyment,
Recognizing that effective anti-corruption measures and the protection of human
rights, including through strengthening transparency and accountability in government, are
mutually reinforcing,
Noting with interest the outcome of the third and fourth sessions of the Conference
of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, held in Doha in
2009, and in Marrakech, Morocco, in 2011,
Stressing the importance of policy coherence and coordination in intergovernmental
processes in the area of the promotion and protection of human rights, on the one hand, and
of anti-corruption initiatives, on the other,
Stressing also the importance of developing and implementing national legislation
on the promotion of access to information and of strengthening the administration of
justice, transparency, accountability and good governance at all levels,
Reaffirming the right of every citizen to have access, in general terms of equality, to
public service in his/her country as enshrined in article 21 of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights and article 25 (c) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
Recognizing that a professional, accountable and transparent public service
upholding the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity is one of the
essential components of good governance,
Recognizing also that the knowledge, training and awareness of public servants, as
well as the promotion of a human rights culture within the public service, play a vital role
in promoting respect for and the realization of human rights in society,
1.
Welcomes the growing trend towards the universal ratification of the United
Nations Convention against Corruption, and encourages States that have not yet done so to
consider ratifying this important international instrument;
2.
Underlines that the primary responsibility lies with States at the national
level, including through their Constitutional provisions and other enabling legislation,
consistent with their international obligations, to ensure that professional public services
uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, and are predicated on
good governance principles, including impartiality, rule of law, transparency, accountability
and combating corruption, and stresses the importance of human rights training and
education in this regard;
3.
Invites the Secretary-General to ensure the upholding of the integrity of the
United Nations system in its service of humanity, and improved coordination between
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