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5 ways to meet an anti-corruption Millennium Development Goal

By on 25 March 2013 in Accountability, Africa and Middle East, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, People power, Poverty and development, Young people

This week the United Nations is bringing experts and world leaders to Indonesia to debate development priorities beyond 2015, when the Millennium Development Goals expire. Good governance tops the list of what to add to the current eight targets. We want to make certain that good governance and anti-corruption form part of the promises and [...]

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Ugandan politicians, communities sign pact against corruption

By on 17 December 2012 in Africa and Middle East, Health, People power, Poverty and development

We told communities to pick their own development agenda, then asked local politicians to commit to fulfilling that agenda. People were able to pick the issues that matter to them, and clearly described what they expect their leaders to deliver.

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What stops women reporting corruption?

By on 21 November 2012 in Africa and Middle East, ALACs in AFME

When asked whether corruption is a problem for women, I immediately think about the women in a local hospital who were being charged US$ 5 every time they screamed while giving birth. The impact of corruption on women is under-researched and hard to document because it is not easy for women to come forward and [...]

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The Stench of Corruption in an Indian Slum

By on 19 September 2012 in Asia Pacific, Poverty and development

A review of a book with strong corruption themes. Next week we will run a blog post about corruption in literature. Please post your suggestions below. The stink of rotting garbage hangs over Annawadi, a Mumbai slum built on a garbage dump surrounding a sewage lake. But even more harmful to the residents of Annawadi [...]

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Local communities fight corruption at the (grass) roots

By on 13 September 2012 in Asia Pacific, Education, Politics and government, Young people

Transparency International is a household name in Bangladesh, thanks to one of the biggest chapters in our movement. The efforts of Transparency International Bangladesh to engage people from all over the country have resulted in a 5,000+ strong volunteer base and tens of thousands more participating in activities and campaigns. Founded in 1996 Transparency Bangladesh [...]

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