Spotlight Interview

This month we talk to Professor Pakdee Pothisiri, Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission of Thailand, which co-hosted the 14th IACC in Bangkok last November. We ask Prof. Pakdee about the positive impact of the Bangkok sessions and discussed about Thailand's recent ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) as well as his vision for the IACC series ...READ MORE

Talking Corruption with Pakdee Pothisiri

When corruption is brought to trial, proceedings often ignore the damage suffered by citizens. From public services to infrastructure or service delivery, society is hardly compensated for the cost of corruption. Since the Costa Rican Alcatel Case resulted in a cost

The Real Cost of Corruption

of $ 10 million to repair "social damage", the concept is now becoming synonymous with "the real cost of corruption". Good governance institutions and civil society teamed up in Bangkok to bring this issue to scale...READ MORE

Corruption is often written off as a victimless crime—a white-collar offense whose consequences are hardly felt by those outside the halls of corporate and government power.

It wasn't until I witnessed the crippling consequences of corruption firsthand that I realized that those who suffer most from corruption are those who have the least.

On a scorching afternoon in May of 2010, I accompanied a team of social workers, advocates...READ MORE

Jimmy Chalk on Anti Slavery

One of the most celebrated features of the 14th IACC in Bangkok was a dynamic mix of interactive sessions known as Changing the Rules of the Game. Under the slogan, Mobilise – Support – Connect, practitioners from civil society and beyond met to synthesise and share ideas about how to boost participation in public life, grass roots campaigns, aspirations for new media, investigative journalism and much more. We've since been working closely with the session contributors and produced a report that showcases a collection of best practices to share with the IACC constituents. Amongst the report's most pungent features is its action-orientated learn-by-doing approach that manifests itself through an array of case studies on ...READ MORE

People's Empowerment for Global Transparency

It was officially confirmed in Bangkok when Jorge Hage Sobrinho, Minister of State and Head of the Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General took the stage to invite the international anti-corruption community to the next edition of the IACC. From our side, we are gearing up for Brazil and it is going to be a good one. Preparations for the 15th IACC are well underway: We'll use this space to keep you updated on everything you need to know about how to get involved, what to do and when to do it. ...READ MORE

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Plan Your IACC

Anti-Corruption Research Network (ACRN) keeps readers updated on the latest and best in corruption research from a wide range of academic disciplines. This month we invite readers to contemplate a new approach to answering questions in social policy – randomised control trials (RCTs). Borrowed from medical trials for new drugs, RCTs are considered the most rigorous methodology available for estimating ...READ MORE

The Rigorous Methodology of Randomised Control Trials

Corruption continues to rob the poorest of this world of hope and opportunities, and to undermine even long-established democracies. Join us in giving the deserving individuals, who fight this scourge, due recognition for their determination and bravery. Make your nomination today....READ MORE

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This space provides the opportunity for you, the IACC constituents, to showcase your anti-corruption work. If you'd like us to feature your work in this space, please write to 15iacc@transparency.org for details.