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Accountability and Transparency in International Economic Development: The launching of Transparency International
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This publication is a report of the proceedings of the conference held at Villa Borsig in Berlin, to launch Transparency International, from 4 to 6 May, 1993, on Accountability and Transparency in International Economic Development to launch Transparency International. Published at the inception of the global anti-corruption movement, the report helps to understand the history of anti-corruption efforts in recent years. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 1995: Building a global coalition against corruption
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This general publication covers regional and national developments in 1994, TI indexes, integrity pacts, as well as the changing media landscape. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 1996: Sharpening the Responses Against Global Corruption
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This general publication covers regional and national developments in 1995, TI indexes, integrity pacts, as well as the changing media landscape. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 1997
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This general publication covers regional and national developments in 1996, TI indexes, integrity pacts, as well as the changing media landscape. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 1998
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This general publication covers regional and national developments in 1997, TI indexes, integrity pacts, as well as the changing media landscape. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 1999
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TI's yearly Annual Report looks back on 1999 and summarises the organisations achievements in building an international coalition against corruption, mobilising a support base for the movement, as well as progress made in monitoring the fight against corruption. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2000
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TI's Annual Report looks back on the year 2000: it considers international developments in the fight against corruption, looks at new practical tools designed by TI and describes civil society work in the field of anti-corruption. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2001
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TI's Annual Report looks back on 2001: it considers developments in building an international coalition against corruption, looks at new practical tools and developments in monitoring and standard setting spearheaded by TI. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2002
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TI's Annual Report looks back on 2002: it considers developments in building an international coalition against corruption, looks at new practical tools and developments in the international arena spearheaded by TI. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2003
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TI's Annual Report looks back on 2003: it considers developments in building an international coalition against corruption by involving governments, the private sector, international organisations and civil society. The Annual Report also contains the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index and Global Corruption Barometer for 2003. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2004
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TI's Annual Report looks back on 2003 and considers developments in TI's regional and national work. The Annual Report also contains the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index and Global Corruption Barometer for 2004. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2005
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TI's Annual Report looks back on 2004 and considers developments in TI's regional and national work. The Annual Report also contains the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index and Global Corruption Barometer for 2005. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2006
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Transparency International’s Annual Report 2006 showcases last year’s successes for the anti-corruption movement, as well as innovation in measurement tools, targeted advocacy work and sector-specific projects from TI chapters. The Annual Report is a reference for TI’s global measurement tools- the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index, the Global Corruption Barometer and provides contact information for TI’s network around the world. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2006: Special Asia Pacific Section
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In 2006, Transparency International’s chapters in the Asia Pacific region continued to play a leading role in the fight against corruption – tirelessly promoting integrity, transparency and accountability in local and national institutions, and further advancing TI’s anti-bribery tools in the corporate sector. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2007
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In 2007, the global Transparency International coalition proved yet again to be a powerful, worldwide force against corruption. Encompassing the entire TI movement, the Annual Report 2007 provides an insight into the committed efforts of TI national chapters and coalition partners around the world to inform people, business and government of the devastating effects of corruption, and provide them with the tools to effectively tackle it. see more |
Annual Report Transparency International 2008
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As a united global force, Transparency International moved forward during 2008 with strength and conviction at the local, regional and international level, decisively escalating the fight against corruption and winning ever more allies from government, the private sector and civil society. The Annual Report 2008 provides an insight into where and how the Transparency International movement was active in the fight against corruption in 2008. ISBN: 978-3-935711-38-8 see more |
Business Principles for Countering Bribery
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The Business Principles are the product of a cooperative effort of a Steering Committee drawn from companies, academia, trade unions and non-governmental bodies. The Business Principles provide a model for companies seeking to adopt a comprehensive anti-bribery programme. ISBN: 978-3-935711-13-5 see more |
Business Principles for Countering Bribery - Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Edition
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To cater for the needs of smaller businesses, TI has produced an edition of the Business Principles for Countering Bribery tailored to the needs of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). More than 95% of the world’s business is carried out by SMEs which may not have the same human and financial resources as larger companies but are just as vulnerable to the risks of bribery. The SME Edition includes model anti-bribery principles for companies with fewer resources of time, money and people. It provides practical guidance for developing anti-bribery programmes that suit the size and structure of smaller enterprises. The SME Edition can also be used by larger companies to encourage SMEs in their supply chain to implement no-bribes policies and practices. see more |
Business Principles for Countering Bribery - Transparency International Self-Evaluation Tool
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Transparency International’s Self-Evaluation Tool (TI SET) is a checklist that enables companies to examine the design of their anti-bribery programme and assess its effectiveness. Comprising an in-depth and extensive range of indicators, SET identifies the policies, procedures and reporting indicators that companies should consider for their anti-bribery programmes. This will help companies to determine where they stand, identify improvements and prepare reports to management, assurers and stakeholders. In this way TI SET can assist companies to manage risks more effectively and improve their operational efficiency. TI SET is aimed at larger companies but can also be of use to smaller companies wishing to check particular aspects of anti-bribery. An interactive diagnostic version of TI SET has been developed by TI and Enablon, a leading software company. This can be purchased from http://www.enablon.com. see more |
Corruption Fighters Toolkit 2001: Civil Society Experiences and Emerging Strategies
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The Corruption Fighters Toolkit is an effort to highlight civil society’s potential to create mechanisms of public scrutiny and to demand a more accountable and responsive public administration. The toolkit offers practical tools designed for civil society, drawing attention to collaboration between the public and private sector. see more |
Corruption Fighters Toolkit 2002-2003: Civil Society Experiences and Emerging Strategies
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The Corruption Fighters Toolkit is a practical instrument designed to facilitate the sharing of experiences of civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption. The tool kit offers tools which can be used by civil society to create scrutiny mechanisms and to demand a more transparent public administration. see more |
Corruption Fighters Toolkit Special Edition 2004 - Teaching Integrity to Youth in 11 Countries
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This edition of the toolkit is dedicated to youth anti-corruption education. It includes 11 examples of awareness-raising and youth education from Brazil, Italy, Macau, Colombia, United States of America, Uganda, Cambodia, Georgia, Zambia, Moldova and Argentina. The projects contribute to fostering attitudes that do not tolerate corruption, and to building demand for accountability. ISBN: 3-88579-126-9 see more |
Global Corruption Report 2003 : Access to Information
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The Global Corruption Report offers an annual, systematic analysis of corruption around the globe, reporting on the state of corruption in 16 regional reports. The Global Corruption Report 2003 focuses on access to information, with special contributions by renowned prosecutor Eva Joly and Interpol Secretary General Ron Noble. see more |
Group of Eight Progress Report 2007 - Assessment of the G8’s fight against corruption : Rhetoric exceeds action
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This report assesses the progress made to date by G8 governments on five important commitments and finds that, in too many cases, rhetoric exceeds reality. The G8 Progress Report is a ‘call to action’ for the G8 to do more to fulfil its promises and to report back on progress at the 2008 Summit. see more |
Group of Eight Progress Report 2008 - An Assessment of G8 Action on Anti-Corruption Commitments : Time for Accountability
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TI's G8 National Chapter Working Group issues an annual progress report assessing progress on the the G8 anti-corruption commitments expressed in successive summit communiqués since 2002. The G8 Progress Report scrutinises how successful the leaders of the world's most industrialised nations have been in keeping their word on issues ranging from tackling foreign bribery to ratifying and implementing international conventions. see more |
Improving Transparency, Integrity and Accountability in Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS)
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The Manual is the result of a partnership between the World Bank Institute (WBI) and Transparency International (TI). It has been developed under the Open and Participatory Government Program at the Municipal Level. Through using the insights and tools described in this Manual, the expectation is that coverage and quality of municipal water supply and sanitation will increase and thereby contribute to improving the economic well-being of all citizens as well as combating municipal poverty and improving civic engagement. see more |
National Integrity Systems - Country Study Ireland 2009
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The National Integrity System (NIS) encompasses the key institutions, sectors, culture and activities that contribute to integrity, transparency and accountability in a society. When it works properly, the NIS combats corruption to support sustainable development, rule of law and human rights. This National Integrity System Country Study for Ireland highlights a range of strengths and weaknesses in legislation, law enforcement, and other aspects of government policy and business practice. see more |
National Integrity Systems in East and Southeast Asia - Regional Overview Report (2006)
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Transparency International’s Regional Overview Report on National Integrity Systems in East and Southeast Asia identifies regional trends and best practices based on nine National Integrity System (NIS) Studies undertaken in the region in 2006, in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. see more |
Policy Position No. 01/2008 Effectively Monitoring the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
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The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) provides a comprehensive global framework for combating corruption. While the convention’s adoption marks a watershed, its ratification does not guarantee compliance. see more |
Policy Position No. 02/2009 (02/2005) Political Finance Regulations: Bridging the Enforcement Gap
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Political finance regulations have been introduced in a majority of democracies to promote fair political competition, but all too often political party and campaign finance laws are breached with impunity. This situation needs remedying because people's trust in democracy is eroded when democratically elected leaders fail to comply with laws they themselves design. see more |
Policy Position No. 03/2008 Building Integrity to Ensure Effective Water Governance
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As with any governance framework, participation, transparency and accountability form the guiding principles needed for ensuring policies and decisions on water are responsive to citizens. When these features are missing, the sector’s integrity is eroded and corruption is given a fertile ground on which to flourish.In the case of water, corruption has become a driver of the sector’s crisis. Overuse and contamination, abetted by corruption, have caused water supplies to dwindle, user demands to surge and competition to increase for this indispensable resource. see more |
Policy Position No. 05/2008 Enhancing Revenue Transparency in Oil & Gas Company Reporting
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Companies and governments need to provide better quality information on extractive industries revenues if funds are to benefit all citizens and a country's development. see more |
Policy Position No.04/2009 Building Corporate Integrity Systems to Address Corruption Risks
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Corporate integrity is often perceived to be the product of ethical leadership, strong compliance and effective regulations that prevent and sanction wrong-doing. While these elements are essential, each on their own is not sufficient to comprehensively and sustainably tackle the broad range of interrelated corruption risks that face companies. see more |
Policy Position No.06/2009 Controlling Corporate Lobbying and Financing of Political Activities
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Corporate lobbying and financing of political activities are carried out by most large corporations.Both sets of activities, when undertaken with integrity and transparency by a company, can be a legitimate and positive force. Yet, the extensive funds at the disposal of businesses and the close relationship that exists between many companies and lawmakers can lead to undue, unfair influence in a country’s policies and politics. see more |
Promoting Revenue Transparency - 2008 Report on Revenue Transparency of Oil and Gas Companies
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A majority of leading oil and gas companies are far from transparent when it comes to the payments they make to resource-rich countries, leaving the door open to corruption and hampering efforts to fight poverty. The tragic paradox, that many resource-rich countries remain poor, stems from a lack of data on oil and gas revenues and how they are managed. The 2008 Report on Revenue Transparency of Oil and Gas Companies evaluates 42 leading international and national oil and gas companies operating in 21 countries, based on the transparency of their reporting, particularly on payments made to governments for resource extraction rights. see more |
Proyecto Crinis 2007 : dinero en la política, asunto de todos
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Crinis –ray of light in Latin– is a joint project from Transparency International and the Carter Center to promote transparency and accountability in political financing in Latin America. The goal of Crinis is to help increase public trust in democracy and political parties by promoting transparency and accountability in political financing. This report scrutinises the state of political party finance in eight Latin American countries. see more |
Source Book 2000 - Confronting Corruption: the Elements of a National Integrity System
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The sourcebook argues a case for the National Integrity Systems (NIS) approach, a holistic approach embracing a range of accountability “pillars” – democratic, judicial, media and civil society. see more |
Source Book : The Arab Integrity System
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The new source book for the Arab world responds to a need expressed by anti-corruption activists throughout the region. This publication aims to address the causes of corruption in the region and develop appropriate tools to fight it. see more |
Status and Challenges of the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption
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This reports examines the degree to which the State Parties to the IACC have implemented the convention as well as civil society involvement. It also identifies the major challenges lying ahead and proposes strategies to overcome them. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2002
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TILAC's Annual Report looks back on 2002: it considers developments in building an international coalition against corruption, looks at new practical tools and developments in the international arena spearheaded by TI, with a special focus on the Latin America and Caribbean region. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2003
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TILAC's Annual Report looks back on 2003 with a special focus on the Latin America and Caribbean region: it considers developments in building an international coalition against corruption by involving governments, the private sector, international organisations and civil society. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2004
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The TILAC Annual Report looks back on 2004 and considers developments in TI's regional and national work, with a special focus on the Latin America and Caribbean region. The Annual Report also contains the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index and Global Corruption Barometer for 2004. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2005
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The TILAC Annual Report looks back on 200´5 and considers developments in TI's regional and national work, with a special focus on the Latin America and Caribbean region. The Annual Report also contains the Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payer's Index and Global Corruption Barometer for 2005. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2006
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In 2006, Transparency International’s chapters in Latin America continued to play a leading role in the fight against corruption – tirelessly promoting integrity, transparency and accountability in local and national institutions, and further advancing TI’s anti-bribery tools in the corporate sector. The special edition of the Annual Report in Spanish examines regional projects and highlights the activities of national chapters in the region. see more |
TILAC Informe Anual 2007
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In the 2007 TI Annual report on TILAC, you can learn more about the activities achieved by the TILAC members in 2007 asd well as their impact. see more |
Tools to support transparency in local governance: Urban governance toolkit series
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This toolkit, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat, argues that good urban governance can make the difference between prosperous and inclusive cities and cities characterised by poverty and segregation. This publication offers practical tools to support transparency in local governance as a means to combat poverty and promote civic engagement. see more |
Transparency in Reporting on Anti-Corruption – A Report of Corporate Practices
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Transparency in Reporting on Anti-Corruption – A Report of Corporate Practices (TRAC) assesses the extent to which close to 500 leading listed companies have reported the strategies, policies and management systems they have in place for combating bribery and corruption. Results are based on the analysis of publicly available documentation. Company performance has been aggregated by country and industry sector to provide an overview of reporting performance. ISBN: 978-3-935711-20-3 see more |
Transparency International Progress Report 2005: Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
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This Progress Report is the first in a TI program of annual assessments of the enforcement of the OECD Convention. It provides a benchmark for measuring progress made in future years. It approaches monitoring from a different perspective and presents a nongovernmental assessment of enforcement of the OECD Convention. It is based on information provided by TI national chapters in twenty-four OECD signatory states, which represent about ninety-five percent of OECD exports. see more |
Transparency International Progress Report 2006: Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
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This is the second TI Progress Report on OECD Convention Enforcement and examines the enforcement performance of 31 of the 36 countries that have ratified the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials. TI's progressreports are intended to provide an annual assessment of government performance. Enforcement of the OECD Convention is crucially important to the fight against international corruption. see more |
Transparency International Progress Report 2007: Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
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This is the third progress report on the enforcement of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions prepared by Transparency International (TI). It examines the enforcement performance of 34 of the 37 countries that have ratified the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. see more |
Transparency International Progress Report 2008: Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
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Transparency International (TI) Progress Report tracks the enforcement status of OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (also known as OECD Anti-Bribery Convention) in signatory countries. This year saw the 4th report, documenting the advances and obstacles in convention implementation. see more |
Transparency International Progress Report 2009: Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
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This is the fifth annual Progress Report on Enforcement of the OECD Convention prepared by Transparency International. The 2009 report covers 36 of the 38 parties. It shows that enforcement has been extremely uneven. There is active enforcement in only four countries and little or no enforcement in 21 of the parties. Increased efforts are also needed in countries with moderate enforcement because their level of enforcement is not high enough to provide effective deterrence. ISBN: 978-3-935711-31-9 see more |
Understanding the African Union Convention on prevention and combating corruption and related offences
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This publication is designed to encourage ordinary Africans to participate meaningfully in pressuring their governments to ratify the African Union Convention. It covers the features of the Convention, the obligations of state parties, the rights of individuals, civil society, the media and issues related to trials of corruption. see more |
Using the Right to Know as an Anti-corruption Tool
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This publication is a practical guide to help citizens lobby for increased transparency through freedom of information legislation. Based on the lessons of an access to information project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia the publication offers ideas on how to monitor access to information and lobby for harmonisation with European standards. ISBN: 3-935711-20-4 see more |
Working Paper No 01/2008 Accountability and Transparency in Political Finance
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When money corrupts campaigns and candidates, political finance can undermine the same democratic values and good governance that it also supports. To prevent and address the problem, transparency and accountability must form part of the policies used to combat it. see more |
Working Paper No 01/2009 Recovering stolen assets: A problem of scope and dimension
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Both developed and developing nations are responsible for stealing assets, sidelining initiatives to repatriate them and profiting from corruption. Ending this complicity is urgent. see more |
Working Paper No 03/2008 Using the OECD Guidelines to Tackle Corporate Corruption
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The Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), provide a set of corrupt accountability standards that offer great potential for civil society to effectively combat private sector corruption see more |
Working Paper No. 05/2009 Corruption and Local Government
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In their daily lives, citizens tend to have close contact with local agencies. This proximity to the people and the discretion that local officials have can make local government highly vulnerable to corruption. Experiences from Liberia, Peru, Slovakia and South Korea are profiled to show how stakeholder collaboration can aid in designing effective local initiatives to combat corruption. see more |
Working Paper No. 2/2007 Addressing Corruption and Building Integrity in Defence Establishments
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Global defence is a big business, with expenditures exceeding more than US $1 trillion. Yet the defence establishment has historically been one of the least open of any government organisation. The secrecy that necessarily veils some defence activities often extends more widely than can be justified, making the sector particularly vulnerable to the abuse of corruption. Working with the military, governments and civil society can help to build the integrity of the system, promote accountability and increase the transparency of dealings. see more |
Working Paper No.03/2009 Corruption and Sport: Building Integrity and Preventing Abuses
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Whenever there is money, competition or power involved, corruption is a constant threat. The sporting industry is not immune from this reality. From match-fixing to stadium construction kickbacks, the sporting world has seen a string of corruption scandals that has tarnished its reputation. see more |
