OECD Working Group on Bribery Phase 4 Evaluation of Latvia

In the end of January, Latvia welcomed experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions. Their visit marks the beginning of Latvia’s Phase 4 evaluation of the implementation of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.

About the OECD Working Group on Bribery

The OECD Working Group on Bribery (WGB), established in 1994, is the leading international forum overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the OECD Anti‑Bribery Convention. The Working Group brings together member countries to:

• Prevent corruption in international business, particularly the bribery of foreign public officials.
• Monitor and assess national legislation and enforcement practices to ensure compliance with the Convention.
• Promote cooperation among countries to strengthen transparency and fair competition in global markets.
• Conduct regular peer‑review assessments of member states.
• Develop policy recommendations and disseminate best practices.
• Publish reports on each country’s progress and compliance.

Recognised by Transparency International as the “gold standard” of monitoring, the Working Group conducts its assessments through a rigorous, multi‑phase peer‑review process.

Latvia’s Engagement

During their mission to Latvia, OECD experts held a series of meetings with national authorities, private sector representatives, and professional associations to gather insights on Latvia’s enforcement efforts and practical challenges.

Our partner Violeta Zeppa‑Priedīte represented the Latvian Council of Sworn Advocates, participated in one of the meetings with the OECD delegation, sharing her observations and contributing to the evaluation with insights from legal practitioners.