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People are more engaged in the fight against corruption than ever, Transparency International said today on the 20th anniversary of its official launch in 1993. From 4-6 May 1993, Peter Eigen and several dozen global dignitaries laid the cornerstone in the fight against corruption with the creation of Transparency International at a conference in Berlin. …
As international transparency initiatives shine spotlights on corruption, African civil society must demand accountability of national leaders Economic diversification helps lessen corruption by enrichment in ways other than political power Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – In a lively discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa about the role of business and civil …
Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation, has no links with an organisation calling itself ‘Transparency in Nigeria (TIN)’ and has written to the organisation demanding that it stop associating its work with Transparency International, its name and logo. Several articles published in the Nigerian press last week referred to a report titled ‘Budget Discipline Perception …
The global anti-corruption organisation Transparency International is now accepting nominations for its 2013 Integrity Awards. Launched in 2000, the awards recognise the courage and determination of individuals and groups taking remarkable steps to combat corruption. Past winners include investigative journalists, whistleblowers and citizens’ groups. They have sparked the arrest of corrupt leaders, exposed record-breaking tax scams and shown …
Europe’s reforms are having a positive effect but the EU is not yet out of the woods, said Germany’s Merkel The EU should conclude a pact to address competitiveness deficiencies in each economy Europe should aim for dynamism not at any price but dynamism that can withstand shocks The theme of the 43rd World Economic …
Transparency International representatives from nearly 100 countries today expressed deep concern about an increase in government restrictions on civil society in violation of fundamental human rights. Groups that give voice to citizen concerns around the world are more often under attack. Restrictions include limits on their operations, cumbersome registration procedures and the elimination of tax …
The biennial International Anti-Corruption Conference, now in its 15th edition, will take place from 7 -10 November in Brasilia. Leading experts from across a wide array of disciplines connected to the fight against corruption will discuss in over 50 workshop and plenary sessions how to best take the fight against corruption forward in five key areas: ending …