# Collective Commitment to Enhance Accountability and Transparency in Emergencies: Synthesis Report URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/create-synthesis Type: Publication or report Published: 2017-07-31 Updated: 2020-05-12 --- 31 July 2017 This report presents synthesis findings from four case studies developed under the Collective Resolution to Enhance Accountability and Transparency in Emergencies (CREATE) initiative, led by Transparency International. The objective of the studies was to produce an evidence base concerning the risks on aid integrity, in particular corruption risks, as well as prevention and mitigation measures, in relation to the implementation of humanitarian assistance in four complex operational settings: [Afghanistan](/whatwedo/publication/create_afghanistan), the response to Ebola in [Guinea](/whatwedo/publication/create_guinea_report), southern [Somalia](/whatwedo/publication/collective_resolution_to_enhance_accountability_and_transparency_in_emergen), and operations to assist Syrian refugees in [Lebanon](/whatwedo/publication/create_lebanon). The research consisted of over 500 key-informant interviews and community consultations. These included consultations with a large number and diverse range of international and local aid organisations, donor governments, government actors and private sector representatives, as well as outside experts working on corruption issues. The focus of the research was on the supply chain and service delivery within a few key sectors, including food, shelter, health and protection, as well as cash as a delivery mechanism. The research took place in the capitals of each context as well as in remote provinces and districts. In addition to the interviews and consultations, the report draws on additional materials including an unpublished background report produced for the project. ### Related publications ## [Regional Assessment of Integrity in Political Finance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-political-finance-asia) Publication • 03 September 2026 This report reviews systems across 17 countries to identify the areas of political finance most in need of reform. ## [Connecting the Dots: How financial intelligence units expose corrupt money flows and how they could do more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/connecting-the-dots) Publication • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need. ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## [Strengthening Public Oversight: Good practices for partnerships between civil society and supreme audit institutions](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/strengthening-public-oversight-good-practices-for-partnerships-between-civil-society-and-supreme-audit-institutions) Publication • 29 May 2026 Stronger collaboration between Supreme Audit Institutions and Civil Society Organisations is needed for better public financial oversight. ## Countries - [Afghanistan](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/afghanistan) - [Guinea](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/guinea) - [Lebanon](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/lebanon) - [Somalia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/somalia) ## Projects - [Humanitarian aid integrity programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/humanitarian-aid-integrity-programme) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2017_CREATE_Synthesis_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2017_CREATE_Synthesis_EN.pdf)