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Anti-corruption Day: What does it stand for?

9 December 2009 in Africa and Middle East, Americas, Anti-corruption Conventions, Anti-corruption movement, Asia Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Events, Measurement and Research, Region

9 December is international Anti-Corruption Day. In Bangladesh people are getting together to shout Jago Manush Durnity Protirodhe Jago (Rise up people, rise up against corruption) during the multitude of activities organised nation-wide. In Indonesia thousands are on the street. Around the world, Transparency International is taking Anti-Corruption Day as an opportunity to commemorate and […]

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Fujimori: “I accept”

6 October 2009 in Americas, Politics and government

I’m innocent! These were the arrogant and carefree words used by Alberto Fujimori in December of 2007 when the trial against him began for grave human rights violations – including murders, kidnappings and torture – committed during the years in which Peru was under the control of the criminal organisation which he lead as President […]

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Congolese activist convicted

29 September 2009 in Africa and Middle East, Anti-corruption movement

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 […]

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14th International Anti-Corruption Conference Announced

10 September 2009 in Anti-corruption movement, Asia Pacific, Events, Region

In the aftermath of the financial crisis insecurity has flourished and the challenges threatening the livelihood of populations across the world have increased, creating an environment ripe for corruption. Many of the right promises have been made – the task at hand is to ensure that commitments are honoured. To restore peoples’ trust and rebuild […]

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Anti-corruption leader released in Niger

28 August 2009 in Africa and Middle East, Anti-corruption movement, Human rights, Region

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 […]

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Anti-corruption leader arrested in Niger

24 August 2009 in Africa and Middle East, Anti-corruption movement

Anti-corruption leader Mr Wada Maman was arrested on Saturday, 22 August, as he was travelling through Niger’s capital, Niamey. Mr Maman is a Board Member and Secretary General of the Association Nigérienne de Lutte contre la Corruption (ANLC), the TI chapter in Niger.   Mr Maman was going from his home to the home of […]

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First Latin American Conference on Investigative Journalism

19 August 2009 in Americas, Anti-corruption movement, Events, Politics and government, Poverty and development, Region

Investigative journalists open doors and help society evolve from a culture of secrecy to one where transparency, good governance and public accountability are the core values. On 15-18 August, Transparency International (TI) and Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) brought together journalists from all over Latin America and beyond to the first Latin American Conference on […]

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Corporate Social Responsibility: Gaining steam

24 July 2009 in Anti-corruption Conventions, Europe and Central Asia, Private sector

Transparency International (TI) Germany’s work in support of strengthening adherence to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises got a boost on July 4th when the European Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) adopted a “Resolution on Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe”. The resolution urges European lawmakers and corporations to commit to corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a […]

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Recovery of stolen assets: time for action

29 June 2009 in Africa and Middle East, Asset recovery, Politics and government, Poverty and development

As many of our readers might be aware, the French chapter of Transparency International has recently filed an anti-corruption case against the presidents of Gabon, Congo and Equitorial Guinea regarding the millions of dollars in embezzled funds they have allegedly stashed in the form of property and other goods in France. This case broke new […]

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Fighting corruption in Europe and Central Asia: issues, approaches, lessons, questions

16 June 2009 in Anti-corruption Conventions, Europe and Central Asia

Emerging issues, new tools and approaches, strategies and lessons learnt in the fight against corruption will be discussed over the couple of next days as part of the Europe and Central Asia Meeting taking place from 15-17 June in the FYR of Macedonia. The meeting, organised by Transparency International’s chapter Transparency Zero-Corruption and the national […]

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