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Publishing what you fund can stop corruption

25 October 2013 in Access to information, Accountability, Aid, Measurement and Research, Poverty and development

The unthinkable just a few years ago is now starting to happen: sunlight is slowly beginning to shine on aid flowing from donors to countries in need. Timely, understandable, accessible and detailed information about what the United States or the United Kingdom is giving – from Afghanistan to Zambia – is starting to be published. […]

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West African youth leaders unite to fight corruption

29 January 2013 in Anti-corruption movement, Politics and government, Young people

In Sub Saharan Africa 60% of the population are under the age of 35, making Africa the most youthful continent. Young Africans are the key to reform, as they soon enough will become key players and advocates of social transformation.   In December, 38 youth leaders from six different West African countries united in Yamoussoukro, […]

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Fiji: Participatory democracy in action – a constitution of the people

9 November 2012 in Asia Pacific, People power, Politics and government

“For the first time, everyone will have a voice”. Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama’s plan to involve everyone in the formulation of Fiji’s fourth constitution has been translated into action. Consultations with political parties, non-governmental organisations and citizens are taking place all over Fiji to draft a new constitution by 2013. Transparency International Fiji has […]

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