India was elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee during a plenary session in Beijing after multistage voting.

About the GlobE Network

• Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is an initiative launched under the G20 framework.
• It was Officially launched in 2021 during the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS).
• Objective: To combat international corruption and financial crime by enhancing cooperation and information sharing among anti-corruption law enforcement authorities.

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Key Features

• Membership: The GlobE Network includes 121 member countries and 219 member authorities.
• India’s Representation: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the central authority for GlobE Network in India.
• India is represented by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as member authorities.
• Secretariat:The secretariat of the GlobE Network is managed by the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
• Functions: The network enables global agencies to exchange best practices, share criminal intelligence, and develop strategies to combat corruption.

Governance Structure

• Steering Committee: The Steering Committee serves as the managing body of the GlobE Network.
  • It Comprises Chair, Vice-Chair, and up to 15 country members selected for a three-year term.
• Plenary:All member authorities participate in the GlobE Plenary, which meets in-person at least once a year. 
  • Supported by a permanent UN Secretariat, the Plenary governs the Network in accordance with the GlobE Charter.

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Significance: The GlobE Network strengthens global cooperation in anti-corruption efforts, enabling law enforcement agencies to collaborate effectively against transnational financial crime. 

• India’s election to the Steering Committee enhances its role in shaping international anti-corruption policies.