Governments can now track who is influencing them, and how.

Governments now have a clearer way to identify and manage people who hold public office and might use their position to influence policy for personal gain. This guidance note helps countries create lists of these "politically exposed persons" to reduce corruption risks.

For years, governments have struggled to track individuals who hold public office and could potentially use that power for corrupt purposes. This guidance note provides a practical approach for countries to build and manage lists of these "politically exposed persons." This means governments can now more systematically identify potential conflicts of interest and reduce the risk of corruption, making public funds and decisions more transparent.