# The anti-corruption plain language guide URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/the-anti-corruption-plain-language-guide Type: Publication or report Published: 2009-07-28 Updated: 2020-04-07 --- 28 July 2009 The Plain Language Guide offers a set of standardised, easy-to-understand definitions, providing readers with concrete examples in practice of how Transparency International approaches these issues. Relevant links are also provided for further background information or research. For a simplified take on these terms and more, see our animated [Anti-corruption glossary](/glossary). ### 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. ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2009_TIPlainLanguageGuide_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2009_TIPlainLanguageGuide_EN.pdf)