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  • Launch of the Business Principles for Countering Bribery Beijing, China, 1 September 2005 - Transparency International (TI) and its national contact in China, the Anti-Corruption and Governance Research Centre (ACGRC) at Tsinghua University, as well as the China Society of Administrative Supervision (CSAS) have jointly launched the Transparency International Business Principles for Countering Bribery.
  • Transparency International calls for systems to be followed Papua New Guinea, 18 January 2005 - Transparency International (PNG) Inc is concerned about the reported suspension of Department of Agriculture and Livestock Secretary Mathew'wela Kanua.
  • Transparency International Vanuatu - Family Protection Bill Vanuatu, 22 May 05 - Transparency International wishes to warn the Government that delaying more the vote on the Family Protection Bill (a law which amongst other things deal with managing violence against women) will create a damaging image for Vanuatu, which might jeopardize its chance to obtain access to the Millennium Challenge Fund.
  • Media freedom - Freedom of information - Defensiveness of the Government Vanuatu, 02 May 05. Transparency International Vanuatu would like to express its concern about the reaction of the Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's office

Regional Higlights Archives

This section highlights the outstanding work done by TI National Chapters in stamping out corruption. In this highlight, we focus on activities that exemplify the ability of National Chapters to motivate whole communities, harnessing that momentum to call for needed change.

The Cicak Movement to Tame Corruptors Fightback

In an exemplary illustration of how Transparency International can mobilise coalitions for anti-corruption, the leaders of Transparency International (TI) Indonesia collaborated with other anti-corruption, human rights and law reform organisation to organise a week-long Black Ribbon Rally to show public support for the work of the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

TI Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Cartoon Competition

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) organized its third Anti-Corruption Cartoon Competition to observe the International Anti-Corruption Day 2008 (9 December). As a part of TI Bangladesh’s Youth Engagement and Support (YES) programme, the objective of the competition and this exhibition is to create greater awareness and motivation among the young generation to say NO TO CORRUPTION.

Handbook for Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement

The Handbook for Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement investigated the strength of institutions of oversight and accountability in East and Southeast Asia. The book features case studies from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. Public authorities as well as private sector actors, such as bidders, suppliers, contractors and consultants will enjoy this hands on guide to reduce corruption in procurement.

PNG Walk Against Corruption

The TI PNG Walk Against Corruption (WAC) was a fund raising and advocacy event creating a greater awareness of the problems of corruption and providing financial security to future TI PNG operation and anti-corruption work.

Curbing Corruption in Tsunami Relief Operations

Transparency International along with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific has launched an important new publication “Curbing Corruption in Tsunami Relief Operations”.

The new publication contains the conclusions of a regional expert meeting on curbing corruption in tsunami relief, which was held in Jakarta on 7-8 April 2005, as well as the text of key papers presented there.

Indian Corruption Study 2005

In June 2005, Transparency International India released its India Corruption Study 2005, undertaken in alliance with the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) Delhi. The study is the largest corruption study ever undertaken in the country with a sample of 14,405 respondents spread across 20 States, taking into account perceptions of corruption as well actual experience of paying bribes.

K-PACT

Social Pact on Anti-Corruption and Transparency of Korea.

Through the K-PACT TI Korea is anticipating that the awareness of Korean society regarding corruption would increase dramatically. Moreover, TI Korea hopes that it can be a foothold for a new society. TI Korea will make the most efforts to help the K-PACT succeed in every way possible for Korean society depends on it.