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2. Better Blending: Making the Case for Transparency and Accountability in Blended Finance
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 12-2018
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- As available resources for official development assistance have come under strain in the past ten years, blended finance has been hailed as a means to finance development in low- and middle-income countries. Governments and international organisations are increasingly advocating the use of blended finance to fill the “financing gap” between current commitments and target levels of investment needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Little consideration has been given to potential corruption risks in blended finance mechanisms. As a result, integrity issues in blended finance projects are understudied and poorly appreciated by many development practitioners, investors and regulators. As blended finance becomes an increasingly common instrument in development assistance, a richer understanding of the cause and impact of corrupt practices in this form of development finance is essential.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
3. Model Monitoring Agreement
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 12-2018
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- One of the oldest weapons in Transparency International’s anti-corruption arsenal is the Integrity Pact, designed specifically to tackle corruption in public procurement – one of the biggest areas of corruption risk for governments.
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
4. Stories of Change better Business By Preventing Corruption
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 12-2018
- Content Type:
- Research Paper
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- Companies increasingly recognise that integrity is good for business. Yet bribery and corruption persist. Large-scale corporate scandals show that much remains to be done to tackle corruption in the business sector. Based on four case studies, this paper shows how Transparency International
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
5. Social Audit in 20 Steps
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 10-2018
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- Social audit is a powerful social accountability tool. It has led to the conviction of public officials for violating the right to information law in Guatemala, a 50 per cent reduction in the costs of public construction works in Peru, and cancelling an illegal education fee in Ghana. Social audit scrutinises public officials’ decisions and/or actions, looking for administrative or financial irregularities. It seeks to uncover discrepancies by comparing public documents, processes or services with how they should be. It can take many names and forms, ranging from social audits in Guatemala and anti-corruption brigades in Peru, to social auditing clubs in Ghana. This report extracts lessons from the social audits implemented by Acción Ciudadana in Guatemala, Proética in Peru and Ghana Integrity Initiative in Ghana. The report examines the social audit outcome reports and other records shared by the three Transparency International chapters, and includes an extensive review of the wider literature on social audits. Based on these experiences, the report outlines 20 key steps to implement an effective social audit.
- Topic:
- International Cooperation and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
6. European Gateway: Inside the Murky World of Golden Visas
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 10-2018
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- Just like a luxury good, European Union (EU) citizenship and residency rights can be bought. There are many buyers, and there is no shortage of suppliers, which explains why investment migration is a growing, multibillion-euro industry. The rules of the game in this diverse market are shaped, on the one hand, by government officials who have effectively demonstrated their preference for quick gains over longer-term impacts, and, on the other hand, by profit-driven private sector players. However, the selling of passports and permits is not without risks. The response from the EU has been limited thus far, and Member States have been making use of their wide discretionary powers when it comes to issues of citizenship and residency.
- Topic:
- International Cooperation and International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus
7. Right to Informations in Asia Pacific
- Author:
- Transparency International
- Publication Date:
- 10-2018
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Transparency International
- Abstract:
- Freedom of information is not only a human right, but also an essential tool to engage and empower citizens to demand accountability from governments and fight corruption. Globally, around 120 countries have a right to information act. This indicates that the majority of countries consider it important to spell out in detail how this right is exercised and to set obligations for public authorities to promote, protect and implement it in practice. Right to information has for years been identified as a key area of work for Transparency International chapters in the Asia Pacific region. Chapters have played and continue to play a crucial role in advocating for right to information laws that are in line with international standards, fully applied in practice, and used by citizens to hold government accountable. This regional report serves as a reference document, providing a broad overview of why right to information matters, where it stands in a range of countries in the region and what our key recommendations are. This is Transparency International’s first report for the Asia Pacific region on right to information. In this report, we look into the right to information laws and practice in 11 countries in the Asia Pacific region: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu and Vietnam
- Topic:
- International Affairs
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus