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Statement by Gillian Dell, Transparency International, UNCAC Implementation Review Group Briefing for NGOs 2016

Vienna, 23 June 2016. Chair, distinguished delegates: Good morning. I would like to thank the UNCAC Implementation Review Group for the opportunity to speak to you today. Thanks also to UNODC for its informative presentation this morning and for facilitating…

Curbing grand corruption and money-laundering and increasing participation of civil society in anti-corruption efforts

9 June 2016, Transparency International. Although the consequences of corruption have been obvious for decades and led to the adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), it often takes major scandals such as the Panama Papers leaks to produce…

Transparency International Statement to United Nations CCPCJ

Vienna, 25 May 2016. 25th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Mr. Chair, distinguished delegates, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My name is Ádám Földes and I am speaking on behalf of…

U.S. commitments at U.K. Anti-Corruption Summit: More action is needed to tackle anonymous companies and the flow of corrupt proceeds into the U.S.

Washington DC, 12 May 2016, Transparency International USA. This post was originally published on the Transparency International website. Today the U.S. government released its action plan to tackle corruption at the international U.K Anti-Corruption Summit hosted by David Cameron. The…

Anti Corruption Summit – London 2016

London, 12 May 2016, UK Cabinet Office. The Anti Corruption Summit has, for the first time, brought world leaders, civil society, businesses, sports bodies and international organisations together to make fighting corruption a global priority. Over forty countries and six…

Vouliwatch Open Call for more transparency in the financial statements of Greek Members of Parliament

12 May 2016. The financial interest statements of MPs and MEPs were released today following a three year delay, along with the financial statements of those who are responsible for the finances of political parties. According to established practice these…

An Open Letter from GOPAC to the UK Prime Minister

11 May 2016. Dear Prime Minister Cameron, We are writing on behalf of parliamentarians from around the world and from across Britain’s political parties, to make a common appeal to you, as we prepare for the AntiCorruption Summit you are…

Letter to Commissioner Hill: Impact assessment on corporate tax transparency and introducing public country-by-country reporting (CBCR) for all sectors

8 April 2016. Commissioner Jonathan Hill European Commission Brussels Belgium Dear Commissioner Jonathan Hill, Ahead of the vote on the European Commission’s proposal on public tax transparency by the College of Commissioners on April 12th, we wish to highlight the…

ANEEJ Wants FG to investigate Nigerians indicted in the Panama Corruption Revelation

Benin City, Nigeria, 6 April 2016. Following the global outrage that have trailed the startling revelations in the Panama Papers of financial corruption around the globe, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) an anti-corruption watchdog has called…

Transparency International-USA calls for greater transparency of anonymous companies in the United States following the massive Panama Papers leak

Washington DC, 4 April 2016. The massive leak of 11.5 million files dubbed the “Panama Papers” highlight the vulnerability of the global financial system and showcase how easy it is for public officials to use anonymous companies to hide their…