Working Paper 410

At the same time, the G20 undertook accountability assessment for its members and the G20 countries formulated mechanisms to address corruption risks, frequenting the use of technology and by enhancing the role of civil society. [...] Section V compares the corruption perception scores of the G20 members and non-members and Section VI highlights the role of the G20 in addressing corruption-related risks and challenges. [...] In Mexico, to strengthen the transparency of Government actions, budget and resources, the establishment of the Covid-19 Working Subgroup was agreed upon within the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership in Mexico along with civil society to assist the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of public healthcare, as well as economic and social recovery. [...] Thus, evidence from the G20 countries suggests that during the pandemic, due to the extraordinary circumstances and the size and nature of the fiscal stimulus, the monitoring and 10 accountability mechanisms included technology-based tools to administer support packages and the involvement of third-parties, civil societies, and ad-hoc bodies to provide oversight. [...] Conclusion The discussion in this paper largely relates to the actions and approach of the G20 in addressing the corruption during the Covid-19 situation, but the larger message corresponds to the role of the G20 in tackling corruption during exigencies and in general.