Political parties are most corrupt institution worldwide according to TI Global Corruption Barometer 2004

Paris/Berlin, 9 December 2004 - In six out of 10 countries, political parties are given the worst assessment. Governments must enhance efforts to fight graft, starting with ratification of UN Convention against Corruption.

9 December 2004: UN International Anti-Corruption Day

On December 9 TI National Chapters across all continents will be recognizing the achievements made to date in the fight against corruption as well as the challenges that remain. A priority for all National Chapters is encouraging their governments to ratify the Convention through open letters and public demonstrations.

TI publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index 2004: Corruption is rampant in 60 countries and the public sector is plagued by bribery

London, 20 October 2004 - Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2004 ranks a record 146 countries; most oil-producing nations are prone to high corruption

Corruption-busting tax inspector from Republika Srpska and whistleblowers in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal win TI Integrity Awards

Berlin/Nairobi, 8 October 2004 - Transparency International pays posthumous tribute to a journalist from Bangladesh, an electrical engineer from Turkey, and a highway construction project manager from India