The Mexican government has published the Sectoral Program for Anti-Corruption and Good Governance 2025-2030, establishing a comprehensive framework to modernize the Federal Public Administration (Administración Pública Federal or APF), prevent corruption and promote transparency and integrity. The program aligns with Mexico’s National Development Plan 2025-2030 and international anti-corruption commitments.
Key Points
Legal Basis: The program is grounded in the Mexican Constitution, General Law of Administrative Responsibilities and General Law of the National Anti-Corruption System. It is also consistent with international conventions against corruption.
Diagnosis: Corruption remains a major challenge, with 83.1 percent of the population perceiving it as frequent and 14 percent reporting victimization in 2023. Vulnerable groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and rural communities, are disproportionately affected.
Objectives
- Modernize the APF: Focus on integrity, austerity and efficiency, with professionalization and recognition of public servants.
- Prevention and Oversight: Implement preventive models and effective oversight to eradicate impunity, including technological tools and improved reporting mechanisms.
- Society and Private Sector Engagement: Foster collaboration with civil society and the private sector, democratize participation and promote integrity in public procurement.
- Transparency and Access to Information: Strengthen proactive transparency, improve access to public information and protect personal data.
Strategies and Actions: The program details specific lines of action, such as reforms to public procurement laws, campaigns to raise ethical awareness, enhanced training and the creation of accessible channels for reporting corruption.
Indicators and Goals: Progress will be measured through indicators such as the proportion of efficient and transparent organizational structures, public perception of corruption, trust in government institutions and the transparency index. Targets include reducing the perception of corruption to 79.2 percent and increasing trust in government to 69 percent by 2030.
Implications for Stakeholders
- Public Sector: Increased oversight, mandatory training and stricter compliance requirements.
- Private Sector: Greater scrutiny in government contracting.
- Civil Society: Expanded channels for participation and reporting, with enhanced protections for whistleblowers.
Action Items
- Review internal compliance programs
- Prepare for new reporting and transparency requirements
- Engage proactively with government initiatives and public consultations
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