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Councillors urged to sign accountability pledge

25th July 2016 in Corruption news, News, Feature /by Corruption Watch

The Right to Know campaign has called on communities to urge local councillors to sign an accountability pledge for the upcoming municipal elections.

What makes corruption complex?

21st July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

Corruption is highly resilient and evolutionary – a sure indication of its complexity, as it adapts quickly to changes in the system, such as the introduction of a law or the removal of a player. As a result, short-term successes may be unsustainable, or even generate negative effects in the longer run. Anti-corruption programmes must take this, and other characteristics of complex systems, into account if success is to be achieved.

Calling Southern African anti-corruption warriors!

20th July 2016 in Corruption news, Outreach and events, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Are you a young changemaker passionate about busting land-related corruption in Southern Africa? Apply NOW to Ashoka’s Changemakerxchange, 2 – 5 October 2016 in Johannesburg. The event is held in partnership withTransparency International and the International Anti-Corruption Conference. Deadline to apply: Friday 12 August, 17h00 SAST!

The effect of illicit financial flows on Africa

15th July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

Illicit financial flows from Africa and between countries on the continent result in the loss of billions of dollars that could otherwise be used for development. There are ways to counter it, but they will require capacity and will, as well as uniformity in enforcement of the laws.

Meet the shortlisted public protector candidates

14th July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature, Our work, Campaigns /by Corruption Watch

The 14 candidates on the shortlist for the position of public protector have been announced. Interviews will take place on 11 August, but the public’s participation in the process is not yet over. Rigorous scrutiny is now needed, to ensure that the best candidate is recommended.

CW’s financial transparency above reproach

12th July 2016 in Corruption news, Governance, Feature, Our work /by Corruption Watch

Corruption Watch is one of only six organisations on the African continent whose financial transparency levels have received a five-star rating from Transparify, an independent initiative which evaluates and promotes financial openness among think tanks around the world.

Emerging market companies disappoint in transparency

11th July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

The results from Transparency International’s new TRAC report on emerging market companies show that their transparency standards remain low. Three-quarters scored less than 5 out of 10, suggesting they are ill-equipped for the post-Panama Papers era where corporate secrecy is no longer considered acceptable.

Anti-corruption programmes must fit the issue

8th July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

Corruption is a complex problem and therefore anti-corruption practitioners should take this into account when designing programmes to tackle it. A simple programme will not be able to tackle the dynamics of a complex problem, argues the author, Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church,

Electoral integrity in Africa – why does it matter?

5th July 2016 in Corruption news, Feature /by Corruption Watch

Our third and final article in the political funding series takes a broader look at electoral integrity in Africa. This is not a rare phenomenon on the continent, and in a recent South Africa was rated by election experts as one of the best in Africa. With an overall score of 71 the country ranked 4th in Africa and 40th globally.

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