Trading in influence involves the promising or offering a public official or any other person an unfair advantage in order to induce them to abuse their power. The definition also encompasses the solicitation or acceptance of such undue advantage.

The Anti-Corruption Tools Exist—Why Aren’t We Using Them?
NWC program manager Jeana Lee explains that proven anti-corruption laws have recovered over $25 billion in sanctions and protect whistleblowers regardless of nationality. But most countries haven’t implemented them—and most…


