Corruption poses a persistent challenge across APEC economies, eroding public trust, distorting markets and undermining economic growth. As economies embrace digital transformation, new technologies present transformative opportunities to combat corruption. However, realizing the full potential of these innovations requires careful integration into institutional frameworks, consideration of contextual factors, and sustained collaboration across the region.

This report examines the current state and future potential of technologies for anti-corruption purposes within APEC, emphasizing the importance of aligning technological solutions with the three broad stages of the anti-corruption value chain: prevention, detection (including investigation), and sanction (including recovery of asset and denial of safe haven). By leveraging technology effectively at each stage, APEC economies can enhance transparency, accountability, and enforcement.