OGP Asia-Pacific Meeting / Conspiracy hurts anti-corruption / Chennai generator corruption

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Open Government Partnership Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting 2018.  The meeting on 5-6 November 2018 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, will provide an opportunity for OGP members and non-members to share lived experiences and explore a path towards open government under the themes of promoting participatory democracy, improving governance for a better life for all, and renewing public trust through government innovation.

Registration is open now until 15 October 2018. 

Open Government Partnership: http://www.ogpkorea.com/main.asp

 

Crying conspiracy hurts the war on corruption (Opinion).  “Conspiracy claims tossed about without verification can hamper the fight against corruption because, if left unchallenged, future politicians will copy the practice.”

The Nation: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/opinion/30353471

 

How a power generator exposed rampant corruption in the Chennai Corporation.  “Thus, with a view to ensure the effective implementation of Anti Corruption Laws to control and minimise the corrupt and illegal activities in government offices, the court directed the commissioner of the Chennai Corporation to transfer all the 39 Officials presently serving in the Vigilance Cell, Greater Chennai, en masse within a period of four weeks."

The News Minute: https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-power-generator-exposed-rampant-corruption-chennai-corporation-87585

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