ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The goal of the book is to increase understanding of the factors that are preventing current anti-corruption efforts from successfully eliminating corrupt activity. It explores the process of negotiation and the areas of conflict and contestation that were resolved in the final text of the Convention. The book provides an overview of the regional context of the South Pacific, addressing both unique and generalisable elements of this regional sphere. It explores the dynamic relationships at play between diverse actors, values, and interests in the region. The book analyses the research findings in detail, synthesising them with the theoretical framework. It focuses on documents the findings from fieldwork, including the experiences and insights provided by interviews conducted with key actors involved in anti-corruption efforts at the domestic, regional, and international levels.
