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CPI 2013: Poor scores in Asia Pacific show economic growth under threat

3 December 2013 in Accountability, Anti-corruption movement, Asia Pacific, Civil society, Cost of Corruption, Measurement and Research, Politics and government, Poverty and development

The annual gathering of a majority of Asia Pacific countries at the tail end of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2013 casts doubt on the prediction that the 21st century will be the Asian century. Over the past decade many countries in the Asia Pacific region have achieved commendable economic and social growth. But have […]

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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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Citizen participation against corruption: experiences, ideas

20 May 2009 in Asia Pacific

When Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of Transparency International and John Davidson, Assistant Director General with AusAID opened TI’s Asia Pacific regional programme meeting earlier on Tuesday, they wished to create a world of greater social justice, and the only way achieving this mere aim is through empowering people. TI is in the unique position […]

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