Activists in The Gambia claim that #corruption is to blame for the poor management of vessels on the country's most frequently used river crossing—but ongoing police harassment threatens to silence concerned citizens

More on Transparency International: bit.ly/3y0LP7v Samuel Kaninda

The resignation of #Vietnam 's parliament head amid a #corruption probe underscores the country's issues w/ #transparency & #accountability , reflected by its low Index of Public Integrity score on the Corruption Risk Forecast (CRF)

Explore the data here: bit.ly/3UL2WmV

Despite regional unrest & #COVID19 , #Armenia has earned a high score in EITI International implementation by committing to beneficial ownership #transparency & stakeholder engagement ✅

Take a closer look at the country's achievements & areas for improvement: bit.ly/3UjVzBk

How can beneficial ownership #transparency (BOT) benefit the fisheries sector?

Until now, BOT reforms have mostly been employed to combat #moneylaundering —but #governance & policymaking can benefit too. Open Ownership explores the potential of BO data: bit.ly/3Wpd0mG

Is #Colombia 's private sector successfully upholding human rights?

🎙️Tune in to our newest podcast to hear from Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)'s Luis Fernando de Angulo, who joins Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)'s Michele Crymes & Ángela María Vélez Aranguren for a discussion on the Ruggie Framework: bit.ly/449H0VD

A technical note published by IMF 'is a much welcomed breath of fresh air' for beneficial ownership #transparency , says Tax Justice Network

The paper discusses the dangers of opaque bank ownership & provides proposals to combat the issue. Read more: bit.ly/3w7cMpL

#Zambia 's move to condense graft court proceedings aims to fast-track #corruption convictions—but activists are questioning its effectiveness

Find context for this debate, including data on Zambia's 10-yr judicial independence trends & more, on the CRF: corruptionrisk.org

Why should countries outside of the #EU follow the model of its new European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)?

Anticorruption Blog examines how the EMFA's reforms to govt advertising in private media 'preserve the media’s role as an #anticorruption watchdog:' bit.ly/4dj6Pqm

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After two years, the UAE has been removed from the FATF's #moneylaundering grey list—but according to the European Parliament, 'the country has much more work to do.'

Transparency International explains why the UAE's #anticorruption reforms are not complete: bit.ly/44pNXSn

How has #Russia 's invasion of #Ukraine catalyzed the fight against #kleptocracy ?

In his new report, Tom Keatinge analyzes the impact of Western leaders' recent push to combat kleptocracy. He also explains why this focus must be sustained: bit.ly/4dmnd9m RUSI

Can “nudges,” or 'small manipulations in the way choices are presented,' be used to address #corruption ?

Analyzing efforts to apply this technique across 3 countries, Sope Williams introduces 5⃣ lessons on nudges for #Nigeria & beyond: bit.ly/3Un83rJ

#HackCorruption South East Asia wrapped in Jakarta with our 5 teams agreeing on key milestones as they build out innovative #anticorruption tools over the next six months. Meet Carbonitor, which is working on #transparency in carbon offset projects.

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Canadian police say Angelo Figliomeni is leading a faction of a powerful organized crime group from Toronto—yet he has not been prosecuted

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project examines why Canada's authorities struggle to crack down on transnational organized crime & #moneylaundering : bit.ly/49YFEyj

20 years ago, the US' Millennium Challenge Corporation sought to encourage #anticorruption reform w/ an approach some called “crude and dogmatic.'

But now, research suggests that its unique strategy was highly effective. Anticorruption Blog explains: bit.ly/3xT8mTD

After analyzing the Philippines' current legal & policy environment, Open Ownership outlines recommendations for improving beneficial ownership #transparency in the country over the mid- to long- term

Their report addresses the extractive sector & more: bit.ly/3xW5Vjh

To protect #whistleblowers effectively, an aid organization must build reporting & protection programs around its unique needs & culture, says U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre

How have orgs achieved this? Learn about the ideas that guide successful approaches: bit.ly/4dibQiP

By uniting corporations & govt, the Ruggie Framework seeks to protect human rights. What has #Colombia 's private sector learned from its experience w/ this approach?

🎙Hear from Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)'s Luis Fernando de Angulo on our newest podcast: bit.ly/449H0VD Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

After 100 days in office, has #Guatemala 's Pres Arévalo made progress towards the #anticorruption goals he campaigned on?

Find out where his govt is focusing its energies—and where it is struggling to jumpstart change—on InSight Crime: bit.ly/4aWdfdl

The European Parliament recently adopted a new anti- #moneylaundering package. How will its provisions impact beneficial ownership #transparency , data standardization, & more?

Open Ownership provides an initial look here: bit.ly/3xPPFAu