One million anti-corruption supporters wanted
by Georg Neumann on 4:58 pm on Wednesday, 25. March 2009 | 10 Comments
Several members of the European Parliament have launched a cross-party petition urging the European Commission and Member States to propose legislation and mechanisms to fight corruption. High-level corruption in EU relations with third countries is a particular focus of the petition.
A list of detailed measures for the EU to fight corruption proposed by the petition [...]
On the Spot: Huguette in Kenya
by Hugette Labelle on 9:16 am on Wednesday, 18. March 2009 | No Comments
The second stop on my East African tour took me to Nairobi, Kenya. Once we had arrived, Rima and I met with the staff of Transparency International Kenya to discuss the many different projects they are currently working on – from ensuring good governance in water, health and education sectors to advocating for policy and [...]
Transparency in Financial Markets
by Georg Neumann on 6:00 pm on Friday, 13. March 2009 | No Comments
Just a quick note as the G-20 London Summit nears and talk of transparency as a remedy for the current instability and lack of trust wrecking the financial system, is everywhere. The Economist did a focus story on this issue looking at the pros and cons of transparency in February. I wanted to share with [...]
On the Spot: TI Chair Huguette Labelle in East Africa
by Hugette Labelle on 5:34 pm on Thursday, 12. March 2009 | 1 Comment
I’ve been to Africa many times. I’ve visited cities and huts, met with heads of state and shared meals with local communities, but this was a special trip. It was the first time since being elected to head of our international anti-corruption movement that I am travelling to the region.
With this in mind, I landed [...]
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