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Poverty and Corruption

Across different country contexts, corruption has been a cause and consequence of poverty. Yet donors and governments still treat poverty and corruption as separate — rather than integral — components of the same strategy, which has undermined the fight against both these obstacles to development.

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Effectively Monitoring the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

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. TI views the upcoming UNCAC meetings in Indonesia as a key moment to take action on monitoring the anti-corruption measures which countries have agreed to implement.

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TI Progress Report 2007: Enforcement of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials

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.

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Global Corruption Report 2007

The Global Corruption Report offers an annual, systematic analysis of corruption, reporting on the state of corruption around the globe. The Global Corruption Report 2007 focuses on corruption in judicial systems and includes recommendations for practitioners, actors in the judiciary and civil society, on how to fight corruption in the sector.

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Working Paper No. 2/2007 Addressing Corruption and Building Integrity in Defence Establishments

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.

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