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Abuse of state advertising for political ends in Slovakia

28 May 2013 in Europe and Central Asia, Politics and government

Historically, journalists have been some of the strongest partners in the fight against corruption. Their investigative work as well as the space they give to voices of anti-corruption NGOs has contributed to greater pressure on government leaders to tighten regulations and take a public stand for more transparency and accountability. But in this difficult economic […]

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Public service advertising – has political corruption found a new home?

3 April 2012 in Americas, Measurement and Research, Politics and government

The days of passing money under the table and in dark corridors may be over for corrupt politicians as they get smarter and savvier about bilking the system. The use of low interest loans to politicians (think Germany) and public companies to make campaign contributions (think Serbia) are just two new ways that political corruption […]

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