NEWS
This section provides readers with the latest news regarding anti-corruption issues worldwide.
Boletín Digital de la Oficina Anticorrupción N° 24
Latest news from la Oficina Anticorrupción, Argentina.
IACA Newsletter 2, 2013
Latest edition of the International Anti-Corruption newsletter.
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The twelfth issue of Transparency Internationals "Anti-Corruption Research Quarterly"
Welcome to the twelfth issue of Anti-Corruption Research Quarterly. Here you will find recent insights and activities in anti-corruption research, synthesised for scholars, policy-makers and practitioners. This newsletter is part of the Anti-Corruption Research Network (ACRN), an initiative of Transparency International to strengthen a knowledge community and information service for anti-corruption research.
Outfoxing the Oligarchs in Latvia
How a tiny Baltic republic succeeded in taking its oligarchs down a peg. Eager to advance its accession to NATO and the European Union, Latvia established the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) in 2002 to take on government corruption, a legacy from decades of Soviet rule. KNAB had a tough task ahead; many of the people who enjoyed power and privilege did not want a strong anti-corruption agency -- only the appearance of one. Read More
ERCAS- Newsletter May 2013
Latest news from the European Research Centre for Anti-Corruption and State-Building.
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Millions in CIA "ghost money" paid to Afghan president's office
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) delivered millions of U.S. dollars in cash to the office of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for more than a decade, the New York Times says, citing current and former advisers to the Afghan leader. The so-called "ghost money" was meant to buy influence for the CIA but instead fuelled corruption and empowered warlords, undermining Washington's exit strategy from Afghanistan.
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In Bangladesh, corruption kills hundreds
More than 200 people died and more than 1,000 were injured following the collapse of a building that housed several garment factories in Savar, near the capital city of Dhaka. Savar’s tragedy is not the first; violations of building codes and faulty inspections have caused fatal accidents before. In the recent Savar tragedy, it is reported that cracks were found in the building only one day before the collapse. Read More
Results of 'Survey on Perceptions and Knowledge of Corruption' in Mongolia
The “Survey on Perceptions and Knowledge of Corruption” (SPEAK) is part of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Mongolia (STAGE) program. The program aims to strengthen democratic governance by building a more transparent and accountable regulatory and legislative environment while promoting principles of checks and balances. Read More
Philippine hacker group offers to be voice vs corruption
The Philippine chapter of the hacktivist collective Anonymous this week offered itself as a voice of Filipinos against injustice and other social grievances. In a video posted on YouTube, Anonymous Philippines said it has received several complaints about "rampant irregularities and corruption" in government from the people. "Sometimes, traditional/mainstream can be biased on their reports/news, and it's no secret that there are instances where the news that we hear or read about have been 'filtered' and 'sanitized' to serve the purpose of those in the higher-ups. Read More
Asia-Pacific programs win World Justice Project fund competition
Five of the 12 winners of the World Justice Project's (WJP) Roderick B. Mathews Opportunity Fund® competition are from Asia-Pacific. The competition is designed to identify and incubate practical programs that strengthen the rule of law, and provide seed-grants to individuals, organizations, or networks with the best actionable ideas. Over the coming year, the WJP will support the winning programs by raising the visibility of their efforts, and fostering connections through its global network including government, civil society, academic, and business leaders.
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98%
OF COUNTRIES PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT
QUESTION #43 FROM OUR SURVEYS
- To enhance accountability and transparency, most of the Anti-corruption Authorities (ACAs) produce an annual report that lists their activities.
- Given that the ACAs effectiveness will depend upon other agencies, such as how quickly the courts dispose of corruption cases, the report also include details on the effect the actions of other agencies have had on its work.
75%
OF COUNTRIES HAVE A STRATEGY IN DEALING WITH MEDIA
QUESTION #34 FROM OUR SURVEYS
- The media can shape public opinion and, most of all, change norms about corruption. There is a strong need for communication and collaboration to be effective in order to strengthen efforts to fight corruption.
- ACAs without a communications strategy have a significant disadvantage because they do not know when and how to inform citizens and the public. This can lead to the loss of allies and sometimes create unwitting enemies.