- Corruption in the water sector hits poor and marginalised people the hardest, but often goes unreported. Networks of water journalists are beginning to change that, with help from our Kenyan chapter and the Water Integrity Network.
- On 12 September 2012, the United States Internal Revenue Service awarded US$104 million to a whistleblower who provided information on how UBS AG, a Swiss bank, allegedly helped US citizens hide billions of dollars from the US tax authorities. We hope that this story encourages more people to step ...
- Since its establishment in 1996, Transparency International Bangladesh has actively campaigned against corruption in both the public and the private spheres of society.
- We surveyed 3,000 businesspeople in 30 countries about corruption. Our interactive tool reveals the results.
- Our report, “Exporting Corruption?", tracks countries’ efforts to investigate and punish corrupt companies that use foreign bribes to get ahead.
- Join us in Brazil for four days of exciting debates at the International Anti-Corruption Conference. Early bird registration closes 22 September.
- Transparency International and Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) are organising Hackathons in cities around the world. You can submit a problem, or lend your tech skills to solve one.
- The IACC and Ashoka are holding a global competition for new projects to fight corruption. Winners will receive a mini-grant of 5000 Euros to kick-start their project, and be able to attend the 15th IACC in Brazil this November. Project pitches are welcome until 1 October.
- Submit your images to an international photo contest on the right to information, organised by the Freedom of Information Advocates Network. Deadline 12 September.
- On 22 August 2012, after a delay of more than two years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted by 2-to-1 in favour of section 1504 of Dodd-Frank. In an effort to curb corruption, this landmark ruling will require oil, gas and mining companies listed on US Stock Exchanges to ...
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