Transparency International celebrates International Council member Daron Acemoglu on Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Transparency International extends its heartfelt congratulations to Daron Acemoglu, a distinguished member of our International Council, along with his co-laureates Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. They have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity with research that shows why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions fail to generate growth or positive change.

Their findings resonate strongly with Transparency International’s mission to fight corruption and strengthen institutions worldwide. Transparency, accountability and inclusive institutions are essential to fostering economic equity and sustainable development – principles at the heart of both Acemoglu's research and our global work.

Transparency International remains committed to advocating for institutional reforms that align with the laureates' research on the transformative power of good governance.

Maíra Martini, Head of Policy & Advocacy (Interim), Transparency International, said:

"We are immensely proud to have Daron Acemoglu as a member of our International Council. The research conducted by Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson not only deepens our understanding of economic development but also reinforces the significance of our collective work in promoting transparency and combating corruption."

Daron Acemoglu said:

“I am absolutely delighted that the Nobel Prize Committee decided to highlight the importance of institutions for the economy and for our lives. In addition to my continuing research on this topic, I am also proud to say that I have been working with Transparency International to support their valuable work in highlighting institutional failures and corruption around the world and in encouraging governments to improve institutions."

^{*The press release was updated to include a quote by Daron Acemoglu.}