International corruption took the spotlight on the world stage during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump, but corruption involving foreign governments has been a focal point for international organizations for decades. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) adopted the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (“Anti-Bribery Convention”) in 1997, aiming to harmonize standards and efforts against corruption worldwide. Although all States Parties to the Convention have adopted implementing legislation, enforcement remains the burden of a small handful of countries. This Note analyzes the reasons for the lack of domestic enforcement and provides possible solutions to encourage greater success in the OECD fight against global corruption.

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