Three priorities at the Open Government Partnership summit
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Transparency International has been at the Open Government Partnership's global summit in Tbilisi, Georgia, pushing for action in three key areas.
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Civil society’s crucial role in sustainable development
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Key players in the development community are meeting in New York for the main United Nations conference on sustainable development, the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).…
How to win the fight against corruption in Africa
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African Anti-Corruption Day is an important opportunity to recognise both the progress made in the fight against corruption in Africa and the significant work still left to do.
Increasing accountability and safeguarding billions in climate finance
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In December 2015, governments from around the world came together to sign the Paris Agreement, agreeing to tackle climate change and keep global warming under two degrees…
After Gürtel, what next for Spain’s struggle with political corruption?
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At the start of June, the Spanish parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Rajoy after his political party was embroiled in the biggest corruption scandal in Spain’s democratic…
Risk of impunity increases with outcome of Portuguese-Angolan corruption trial
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A verdict last week by the Lisbon Court of Appeals in the trial of former Angolan vice president Manuel Vicente has disappointed hopes for a triumph of legal due process over…
The UK just made it harder for the corrupt to hide their wealth offshore
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If counted together, the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories and Crown dependencies would rank worst in the world for financial secrecy. Fortunately, this could soon…
The new IMF anti-corruption framework: 3 things we’ll be looking for a year from now
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Last Sunday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unveiled its long-awaited framework for “enhanced” engagement with countries on corruption and governance issues. Here are three…
While the G20 drags its feet, the corrupt continue to benefit from anonymous company ownership
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The corrupt don’t like paper trails, they like secrecy. What better way to hide corrupt activity than with a secret company or trust as a front? You can anonymously open bank…
Urging leaders to act against corruption in the Americas
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The hot topic at the 2018 Summit of the Americas is how governments can combat corruption at the highest levels across North and South America.
The impact of land corruption on women: insights from Africa
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As part of International Women’s Day, Transparency International is launching the Women, Land and Corruption resource book. This is a collection of unique articles and research…
Passport dealers of Europe: navigating the Golden Visa market
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Coast or mountains? Real estate or business investment? Want your money back in five years? If you're rich, there are an array of options for European ‘Golden Visas’ at your…
How the G20 can make state-owned enterprises champions of integrity
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For the first time in its presidency of the G20, Argentina is hosting country representatives from across the globe to address the best ways of curtailing corruption and promoting…
Europe and Central Asia: More civil engagement needed (Part II)
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As follow-up to the regional analysis of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, additional examples from Albania, Kosovo and Georgia highlight the need for more progress in…
A redefining moment for Africa
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The newly released Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) provides a good baseline for the African Union (AU) anti-corruption efforts in 2018. This year’s theme for the AU is “Winning…
Rampant Corruption in Arab States
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In a region stricken by violent conflicts and dictatorships, corruption remains endemic in the Arab states while assaults on freedom of expression, press freedoms and civil…
