The OECD and the Dutch National Integrity Office are organising a Global Forum on Public Governance “Building a Cleaner World: Tools and Good Practices for Fostering a Culture of Integrity”on 4-5 May 2009 in Paris.

Decision-makers face continuous challenges in the field of integrity, transparency and accountability. In this time of global financial crisis, the integrity of public officials remains under constant public scrutiny and affects trust in government. To maintain or regain trust, countries increasingly invest their efforts in fostering integrity, transparency and accountability in public sector organisations.

The Forum will review the key challenges decisions makers face and foster dialogue across countries to share lessons learned and discuss up-to-date solutions.

OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria and EC Vice-President Siim Kallas will open the Global Forum plenary session.