The Arab Anti-Corruption Convention is the latest addition to the regional instruments on combating corruption. It was signed by 21 Arab countries on 21 December 2010 and has been ratified by more than 12 countries to date. This convention aims at strengthening measures to prevent, combat and detect corruption in all its forms, in addition to all related crimes and prosecute its perpetrators, as well as promoting Arab cooperation in the prevention, combating and detection of corruption, assets recovery, promotion of integrity and transparency, accountability and law enforcement, as well as encouraging individuals and civil society institutions to participate effectively in preventing and combating corruption.