Asset Disclosure

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Asset declaration laws are an essential safeguard against corruption that require public servants to disclose information on their wealth, possessions, and other interests.

Technical specifications: Address public officials disclosing income, assets, and liabilities and related systems of oversight and enforcement.

See also: Conflicts of InterestA key part of anti-corruption involves preventing or revealing conflicts of interest — when a public official is in a position to use public office for personal or private gain. Technical specificat...