India Hosts Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, is hosting the Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and the Second Meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad, Telangana, on August 4–5, 2026, under India's BRICS Presidency 2026. The meeting is being organized in line with the theme of India's BRICS Presidency, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
The meeting will be inaugurated by Ms. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training. The event will witness participation from BRICS member countries along with senior policymakers, experts, practitioners, and representatives of anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies.
This Hyderabad meeting builds upon the outcomes of the First BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting, which was held virtually on June 2–3, 2026. BRICS members will deliberate on strengthening international cooperation for asset recovery, combating cross-border corruption, and enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.
The discussions will focus on advancing practical cooperation through three main areas: strengthening informal cooperation for tracing fugitive offenders sought in corruption cases and supporting extradition proceedings; enhancing information-sharing and operational cooperation through the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery; and sharing experiences and good practices in preventing and combating corruption-related risks arising from FinTech, digital assets, and emerging digital financial instruments.
A dedicated side event titled "Ethical Governance through Innovation and Tech-Driven Systems" will be organized on August 5, 2026. This side event will provide a platform for BRICS members to exchange experiences on technology-enabled governance, including digital public procurement, citizen engagement, transparency, accountability, and innovative approaches to strengthening integrity in public administration.
The Hyderabad meeting will reaffirm India's commitment to promoting practical cooperation among BRICS members through dialogue, exchange of experiences, and collaborative initiatives. As the final Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting under India's BRICS Presidency, it is expected to consolidate the progress achieved during the year and lay the foundation for sustained cooperation among BRICS members in asset recovery, prevention of cross-border corruption, technology-enabled governance, and institutional capacity-building.