2008/in focus/news room

In Focus editions in 2008

2008 Report on Revenue Transparency of Oil and Gas Companies
In Focus on the 2008 Report on Revenue Transparency of Oil and Gas Companies
2008 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings
In their Spring Meetings, the world's biggest international financial institutions - the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund - discuss progress in poverty alleviation and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. With this In Focus, TI takes a closer look at the relation between poverty and corruption and the World Bank Anti-Corruption Strategy.
International Women´s Day
In Focus on International Women´s Day Besides violence and sexual discrimination that many women face in their societies, gender disparity in education is one of the biggest problems. Although only half of the world's population is female, women make up 64 percent of the world's illiterate, according to the World Bank. Because of their lack of education, women stay in low-pay, low status jobs and therefore have fewer resources than men to invest in social security.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and bribery
In Focus on corruption in the private sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and bribery Reports about corruption scandals involving private sector companies are in the news almost every day. They involve large corporations in international markets, companies that we all know. There were times when bid-rigging and large-scale bribery were seen and accepted as ways to win contracts and to successfully explore new markets. This notion is slowly changing – corruption is not tolerated anymore; public expectations of company ethics and accountability have risen. Being involved in corruption scandals today can bring serious harm to a company's reputation and credibility.
UNCAC Conference of States Parties (CoSP) / Civil Society Coalition
Between 28 January and 1 February 2008, the focus of the world’s attention will once again be on Bali, Indonesia. This time, government representatives from around the world will gather for the Second Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
TI’s Integrity Awards 2007: honouring the heroes in the fight against corruption
This In Focus introduces Transparency International's Integrity Awards and the winners of the year 2007: Le Hien Duc, a grassroots anti-corruption activist from Vietnam, and Mark Pieth, Head of the OECD Working Group on Bribery and International Law expert.