Integrated socio-economic impact assessment / UNDP COVID-19 response service offer / Thailand flag carrier

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Integrating Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption in Socio-Economic Impact Analyses (Guidance Note).  “[This guidance note] elaborates on the following three steps to be taken: (1) Assess the overall impact of transparency, accountability and anti-corruption on policies/processes, institutions and the overall enabling environment for transparency, accountability and openness; (2) Assess the corruption risks in procurement processes, service delivery, health and emergency funds, and social safety nets and economic stimulus packages; (3) Integrate transparency, accountability and anti-corruption in socio-economic response.”

UNDP: https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/librarypage/democratic-governance/anti-corruption/integrating-transparency--accountability-and-anti-corruption-in-.html

 

Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption Service Offer for COVID-19 Response and Recovery.  “COVID-19 is not just a health, humanitarian or socio-economic crisis; it is a governance crisis…UNDP is supporting countries to integrate transparency, accountability and anti-corruption in both response and recovery priorities, including health systems support; crisis management and response; and social and economic impact needs assessment and response.” To find out more about support areas offered by UNDP, see the note below.

UNDP: https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/librarypage/democratic-governance/anti-corruption/transparency--accountability-and-anti-corruption-service-offer-f.html

 

Mismanagement, graft sank THAI, says panel.  “Mismanagement linked to dozens of executives and corruption have led to the downfall of Thai Airways International Plc, according to the deputy transport minister…THAI has lost money in every year but one since 2013 and now has outstanding debt of 250 billion baht (approx. US$ 8 billion).”

Bangkok Post: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1976655/mismanagement-graft-sank-thai-says-panel  

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