What did the others say? Observations on the CPI in the media

by Georg Neumann on 8:36 pm on Wednesday, 18. November 2009 | 3 Comments

The 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index has been launched. As every year, and maybe more than ever, it stirred a lot of needed debate and attention to the issue of corruption around the world. The attention the index received this year showed that the greed and lack of transparency that were at the heart of the [...]

Anti-corruption leader released in Niger

by Stephanie Don on 7:52 pm on Friday, 28. August 2009 | No Comments

The anti-corruption leader Wada Maman who was arrested last Saturday 22 August in Niamey, Niger, has been released on bail, along with eight other men who were detained on the same day. His arrest and the ongoing intimidation of civil society in the country continue to be a cause of great concern for Transparency International [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]