The conclusion of the world’s largest anti-corruption gathering in Doha on 19 December marked a significant milestone in the global fight against corruption. With the adoption of the Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provided by artificial intelligence systems in preventing and combating corruption, States sent a clear and forward-looking message: safeguarding integrity in the decades ahead will depend on responsible technological innovation, especially artificial intelligence (AI), combined with deeper and more effective international cooperation.

At a time when corruption and financial crimes are becoming increasingly complex, transnational, and technologically enabled, the Doha Declaration acknowledges a fundamental reality. Traditional law enforcement tools and fragmented national approaches are no longer sufficient to address corruption networks that operate across borders, exploit digital systems, and move illicit funds at unprecedented speed. The Declaration therefore calls on States to modernize their anti-corruption frameworks by leveraging digital technologies and AI, while ensuring that such tools are used ethically, transparently, and in accordance with international law.

One of the central pillars of the Doha Declaration 2025 is the recognition that AI and digital technologies can significantly enhance the capacity of law enforcement and justice systems. From detecting suspicious financial patterns to improving risk assessments in public procurement, AI offers powerful tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity in anti-corruption efforts.

The Declaration urges States to use these technologies to strengthen international law enforcement cooperation, particularly in cross-border corruption cases. Such cases are often undermined by delays in information sharing, jurisdictional barriers, and limited access to reliable data. By embracing secure digital platforms and AI-assisted analytics, authorities can respond more swiftly to corruption risks, trace illicit financial flows more effectively, and preserve critical evidence........

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