Congolese activist convicted
by Georg Neumann on 6:26 pm on Tuesday, 29. September 2009 | No Comments
The conviction of Golden Misabiko, a Congolese human rights and transparency activist, shows once again the increasingly difficult and challenging situation for activists around the world.
Golden Misabiko, President of the Katanga branch of the Congolese human rights organisation Association africaine de défense des droits de l’homme (ASADHO) was arrested and convicted after being released on [...]
Cartelisation: blue collar corruption
by admin on 9:00 am on Thursday, 24. September 2009 | 3 Comments
The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Transparency International.
“Our competitors are our friends, our customers are the enemy” is an actual statement made by an executive of Archer Daniel Midland, in the famous case of the lysine (a feed additive) cartel, [...]
2009 Global Corruption Report: Corruption and the Private Sector
by Georg Neumann on 4:20 pm on Wednesday, 23. September 2009 | 8 Comments
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, a 6-year old girl said she wanted to be a corrupt official, because they have so many things. After recovering from the shock of the little girl’s answer, the next question that arises is: how is it that these officials can accumulate so many [...]
What do you want to be when you grow old?
by Georg Neumann on 4:55 pm on Tuesday, 15. September 2009 | No Comments
What do you want to be when you grow old?
This is the question a Chinese journalist asked six-year old school kids, as reported by France24, with some not surprising answers: photographer, teacher, fireman.
However, the last girl answering knows very well what she wants to become: A corrupt public official.
This example shows how relevant and important [...]
What is ‘lobbying’ and its link to corruption?
by Craig Fagan on 9:59 am on Monday, 14. September 2009 | 2 Comments
Back-corridor negotiation on proposed legislation is a practice that runs from Brasília to Washington, Bruxelles to ar-Rabāṭ. However, the relationships between policy-makers and interest groups walk a fine ethical line that separates participatory democracy from state capture.
Striking legislative deals are generally considered to be just one part of broader lobbying efforts undertaken by groups advocating [...]
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