Corruption is a multifaceted and layered problem that affects countries across the world. It goes beyond institutional offices and hallways; its heart is the people. Citizens of Member States are all responsible for acts of and prevention of corruption - individuals who request or provide services, the employees across different cycles, those who do the hiding and those who do the auditing, and more. In turn, corruption poses serious threats to the people as it affects development, stability and security at national, regional and international levels. It undermines the rule of law, hinders economic growth, distorts the allocation of resources and endangers the citizens’ rights to live in secure and peaceful societies. While calculating the cost of corruption may be complex, it is estimated that corruption approximately costs 5% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which clearly shows how it is taking a huge toll on everyone’s life, especially the poor and the most vulnerable.