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THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN CANNOT SUCCEED WHEN CORRUPTION TAINTS OUR SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

Transparency International in a new report shows how stepping up the fight against corruption in education is necessary not only to keep kids in school and meet literacy and development goals, but also to ensure that the next generation is prepared to say no to corruption. The Global Corruption Report: Education details numerous practical steps to prevent …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CALLS ON G20 TO DELIVER ON ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMITMENTS AND SUPPORT A FREE CIVIL SOCIETY

G20 countries must follow through on their anti-corruption commitments by boosting financial transparency across borders and creating an environment which enables civil society to combat corruption, Transparency International said today. To deliver on their commitment to tackle financial crime, G20 leaders should agree to make all companies publicly register the names of their real, beneficial …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY YOUTH WRITING AND PHOTO COMPETITION REVEALS A DEEP DESIRE TO DEFEAT CORRUPTION

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION RECEIVES 1400 SUBMISSIONS Transparency International, the anti-corruption group, today announced the winners of its 20thAnniversary Youth Photo and Writing Competition. The 1400 submissions revealed a deep understanding of how corruption is a cancer on society that must be stopped. We asked participants aged between 18 and 30 years old to send images …

G8 SUMMIT MUST SHED LIGHT ON DARK CORNERS OF WORLD ECONOMY – Transparency International

CALL FOR PUBLICATION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ON PUBLIC REGISTERS Berlin  – The Group of 8 rich countries must commit to concrete action to make the global financial system more transparent, anti-corruption group Transparency International said today. G8 governments should agree to fulfil existing pledges to make all companies publicly register the names of their real, beneficial …

FIRST EVER C20 SUMMIT CALLS ON GOVERNMENTS TO TURN PROMISES INTO ACTION

Moscow/Berlin – Non-governmental organisations should maintain their voice in G20 decision-making given the important role they play in finding solutions to global problems, Transparency International said today at the first ever G20 summit of civil society representatives. The civil society meeting is hosted by the holder of this year’s G20 presidency Russia wherecontroversial new legislation threatens hundreds …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES GOOD GOVERNANCE GOAL PROPOSED BY NEW UNITED NATIONS REPORT

Transparency International, the anti-corruption organisation, welcomes the proposal to make transparent and accountable governance a cornerstone in the drive to end world poverty and reduce inequality, as outlined in the report published today by the High Level Panel convened by the United Nations. The panel — established to recommend new goals and targets after 2015 …