No Magnitsky sanctions passed against Martinelli; anti-corruption investigations must continue

Accountability - While welcoming the inclusion of individuals and entities suspected of corrupt practices, Transparency International and its national chapter in Panama are disappointed that Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal, Former President of Panama, has not been included in sanctions announced on 21 December ...

Cobus de Swardt’s formidable contributions to fighting corruption and promoting social justice

Transparency International - Cobus de Swardt, who joined Transparency International (TI) in 2004 as Deputy Managing Director of the International Secretariat, served as MD from mid-2007 to early 2017, and then was appointed as TI’s Special Representative, will be leaving TI at the end of this year.

Transparency International Ireland publishes Speak Up Report 2017

Surveys - Transparency International Ireland has published its second Speak Up report based on data collected from over 850 callers to its Speak Up helpline from 2011 to beginning of 2017.

Nearly six in ten Americans believe the US became more corrupt in 2017

Surveys - The results of a survey released today by Transparency International show that compared to early 2016 more Americans believe corruption is on the rise and that the White House is the most corrupt of nine key institutions.

Media advisory: Transparency International to publish USA corruption poll on 12 December 2017

Surveys - Transparency International will release the results of a public opinion poll about people’s perceptions of corruption in the USA on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 at 6am EST.

Corruption risks and ways to combat them in the mining approval process assessed in 18 countries

Mining - Transparency International is launching a new report based on research in 18 resource-rich countries from Australia to Zimbabwe that identifies systemic corruption risks in mining licencing and permitting processes and highlights what can be done to help prevent corruption infiltrating licencing ...

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Argentina G20 presidency must put anti-corruption at heart of global agenda

Intergovernmental bodies - As Argentina takes over the presidency of the G20 from Germany today we call on the government to place tackling corruption at the top of the G20 agenda and demonstrate its commitment to working with civil society to make economic growth work for all, and not just the elite few.

Romania needs strong anti-corruption laws and an independent judiciary

Transparency International and Transparency International Romania are monitoring the current parliamentary debates on draft legislation to see that provisions do not weaken the fight against corruption in Romania, including giving the Ministry of Justice the power to interfere in investigations if ...

Public statement about the current electoral situation in Honduras

Politics and government - Transparency International’s chapter in Honduras, the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ), issues the following statements to the people of Honduras, government authorities, political parties, and the international community in light of ongoing events relating to the electoral process in ...

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Transparency International launches 10 anti-corruption principles for state-owned enterprises

Politics and government - Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation, today published 10 Anti-Corruption Principles for State-Owned Enterprises, a guide to encourage and help enterprises controlled or partially owned by the state to implement best-practice anti-corruption programmes based on the ...