WEBINAR: Exposure to corruption across sectors and the normalisation of bribe payments

Title of event

Exposure to corruption across sectors and the normalisation of bribe payments

Webinar theme overview

Exposure to Corruption Across Sectors and the Normalisation of Bribe Payments is a webinar jointly organised by the Thematic Working Group on Action on Accountability and Anti-corruption for SDGs (TWG AAA) and the Health Systems Global Latin America and Caribbean Network (HSG-LAC).

The event will present findings from Peru's XIII National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption (2025), examining whether exposure to corruption across multiple sectors is associated with greater acceptance and normalization of bribe payments.

The session seeks to contribute to current debates on corruption, integrity, and governance by exploring how cumulative exposure to corruption may shape social norms and public attitudes towards bribery. The findings offer insights into the broader relationship between corruption experiences, institutional effectiveness, accountability, and public trust.

By bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors, the webinar aims to stimulate discussion on the implications of these findings for anti-corruption strategies, governance reforms, and efforts to strengthen public institutions and health systems in Latin America and beyond.

Webinar Details

• Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026

• Time: 9.00am Costa Rica & Mexico City / 10.00am Peru / 12.00pm Buenos Aires / 4.00pm UK

• Format: Public webinar

• Zoom - Register to attend

Opening remarks:

Daniel Bernal, LSHTM, TWG-AAA Lead

Chair:

Dr Francisco Oviedo-Gomez, Universidad de Costa Rica, HSG-LAC Board Member

Speaker:

Midori de Habich, Director of the Instituto de Análisis y Gestión (IAGES)

About the TWG AAA

The Thematic Working Group on Action on Accountability and Anti-corruption for SDGs (TWG AAA) is dedicated to exploring and addressing the root causes of weak accountability and corruption in health systems, with a particular focus on the systemic structures that allow these challenges to persist. The group champions effective governance as a cornerstone for sustainable development and the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Find out more about their work and how to join the group on the dedicated TWG AAA page.