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Intergovernmental bodies - Corruption around the world is facilitated by the ability to launder and hide proceeds derived from the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals. Dirty money enters the financial system and is given the semblance of originating from a legitimate source, often by using corporate vehicles offering ...

Opinion by Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International in G7: The 2014 Brussels Summit – 6 June 2014

How can lay juries cope with serious fraud cases, like that of Anglo Irish Bank?

Judiciary - With reports that the trial of three former Anglo Irish Bank executives could run for up to six months, valid concerns have been raised about the availability of jurors for such a lengthy period.

Opinion by Nuala Haughey, Advocacy and Research Manager, Transparency International Ireland in TheJournal.ie – 27 March 2013

A blueprint to make banks behave

Financial markets - Banking integrity has become an oxymoron. Top bankers need to change this and take responsibility for tackling ethical issues.

Opinion by Jermyn Brooks in Reuters Opinion – 5 March 2013

C20 Presentation to the Anti-Corruption Working Group

Civil society - Huguette Labelle, Transparency International Chair, outlines recommendations from civil society to G20 members in their efforts to stop corruption.

Speech by Huguette Labelle, 26 February 2013 – Moscow, Russia

Fighting corruption in 2012

Transparency International - In the opening speech from our 2012 Annual Membership Meeting, Transparency International Chair Huguette Labelle surveys the global anti-corruption landscape.

Speech by Huguette Labelle, 6 November 2012 – Transparency International Annual Membership Meeting, Brasilia, Brazil

Reflecting on 2011: The global context and Transparency International

Financial markets - The speech covers issues such as the financial crisis and its consequences, illicit trade, the G20 initiatives and people uprisings (Tunisia, Egypt). It also presents social media as a tool to demand transparency and improve service delivery.

Speech by Huguette Labelle, 11 October 2011 – Annual Membership Meeting, Berlin, Germany

Transparency as Modernization of the State: experiences, key actors and challenges

Accountability - The speech explores the issue of corruption as a major threat to the State and the challenges in dealing with it. It also emphasises the key areas where trasnsparency matters the most. Namely, money and politics, judiciary and the rule of law, financial management and local government.

Speech by Huguette Labelle, 22 April 2011 – ‘Transparency as Modernization of the State’ Conference, Extension Center, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, 22 April 2011

The importance of good governance in the management of public affairs especially state enterprise

Governance - The speech provides an in-depth analysis of the importance of good governance and the management of public affairs.

Speech by Huguette Labelle, 10 March 2010 – Hilton Hôtel, Yaoundé Hilton Hôtel, Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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