Transparency International - José Ugaz, Chair of Transparency International, delivered the speech "Grand Corruption – the New Challenge" to our Jamaican chapter, National Integrity Action, in the capital city of Kingston on 15 March 2015.
Transparency International - Some countries and organisations worship before the monolith of corruption. Others resignedly capitulate to it. Regardless, many believe that the gears of the marketplace and government can't turn without a little grease. Don't count Peter Eigen in that number.
Governance - It is important to reflect on the opportunities offered by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in the region as well as to consider some of the challenges that will have to be overcome if transparency and open government are to become the norm and not the exception in Latin America
Civil society - In the opening speech from the 2012 International Anti-Corruption Conference in Brasilia, Transparency International Chair Huguette Labelle introduces the topics of the four day conference.
Transparency International - In the opening speech from our 2012 Annual Membership Meeting, Transparency International Chair Huguette Labelle surveys the global anti-corruption landscape.
Public procurement - In this article published by The Daily Star, the Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh Iftekhar Zaman comments on World Bank's decision to cancel its contract with the Government of Bangladesh for $1.2 billion credit for the Padma Bridge.
Accountability - In this article published by EUobserver.com, Jana Mittermaier, director at the Transparency InternationaI EU liaison office, stresses the importance of transparency and accountability within the European Central Bank.
Private sector - Commenting on a new report released by Transparency International this week – Transparency in Corporate Reporting: Assessing the World’s Largest Companies – 41 out of 105 largest publicly-listed companies in the world failed to disclose any information for their local operations.
Conventions - There can be no effective fight against corruption without citizen involvement. As emphasised in this speech, it is highly important that the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is enforced and monitored, with civil society playing its rightful role.
Governance - Extender la transparencia a todas las instancias del Estado requiere de un liderazgo fuerte, decidido, sostenido y comprometido por parte del gobierno. Requiere de leyes, marcos normativos y arreglos institucionales. En general, respeto a los derechos sociales, políticos y económicos.
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