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COP 27: World leaders must block undue influence to achieve climate action. "Fighting climate change and fighting corruption go hand in hand. The world's most powerful industries, from fossil fuels to automobile manufacturers, continue to lobby to dilute and delay climate policies – and they must be stopped if we are to make real progress to save our planet."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/press/cop-27-world-leaders-must-block-undue-influence-to-achieve-climate-action     African Union member-states commit to implementation of Africa's asset recovery agenda. "Discussions focused on experience sharing while ensuring that the frameworks for asset recovery by African States maintained a comprehensive approach in a holistic and economically beneficial way. The meeting also made valid proposals to address key legal issues that African States face in recovering illicit financial outflows and stolen assets." ...

The Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC), UN sign pact to equip parliamentarians to fight corruption. "Under this initiative, a guide will be issued to train parliamentarians in various countries of the world to address the phenomenon of corruption."   Gulf Times : https://www.gulf-times.com/story/728240/GOPAC-UN-sign-pact-to-equip-parliamentarians-to-fi     [Blog] Anti-corruption reforms have been successful in Georgia, but blockchain is stealing the limelight. "Much has been written about blockchain's contribution to land registry reforms in Georgia. But much of the credit should go to longer-term institutional reforms."   U4 Anti-corruption resource centre : https://www.u4.no/blog/anti-corruption-reforms-successful-in-georgia-blockchain-stealing-limelight     New Iraqi PM focuses on corruption, economic reforms as allies push for positions. "As part of his declared crackdown on corruption,...

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Urges to Change Corrupt Mindset to Get New Results. "You are to take responsibility and show accountability, as Nigeria would not survive with corrupt public service delivery"   ICPC : https://icpc.gov.ng/2022/11/03/change-corrupt-mindset-to-get-new-results-icpc/     India's Prime Minister mentions Don't spare corrupt, don't be defensive. "All government agencies should work to change the system and tradition of corruption as India is celebrating 75 years of independence."   Economic Times : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/institutions-acting-against-the-corrupt-need-not-be-defensive-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/95272385.cms     [Opinion] Financing and governing the recovery, reconstruction, and modernization of Ukraine. "Essential elements of effective oversight include transparent procurement and financial man...

The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) 2022 presents over 70 thematic sessions. "From how to tackle violent kleptocracies, how civil society can turn a scandal into legal action, tackling trafficking, money laundering and dark money in `God's name`, and why we need a feminist approach to fighting corruption and so much."   IACC 2022 : https://iaccseries.org/20th-iacc/agenda/iacc2022-sessions-agenda/     [Blog] The moment of reckoning for Croatia's anti-corruption system. Can lightning strike twice? "Croatia's anti-corruption institutions will be tested by the latest government corruption scandals. If they are successful, elements of the Croatian anti-corruption model could be worth considering in similar contexts."   U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre : https://www.u4.no/blog/the-moment-of-reckoning-for-croatias-anti-corruption-system     USAID launches new program to bolster investigative journalism i...

IMF Urges Pakistan to Set Anti-Corruption Task Force to Ensure Transparency. "Pakistan will publish a comprehensive review of the anti-corruption institutional framework, mainly the National Accountability Bureau by January 2023 by a task force with the participation of independent experts."   The KHAAMA Press : https://www.khaama.com/imf-urges-pakistan-to-set-anti-corruption-task-force-to-ensure-transparency/     Building an anti-corruption culture in Indonesia from the village up. "There are several efforts that people can make to participate in corruption eradication, including ensuring that they and their families do not indulge in corruption, acting as anti-corruption mentors and helping spread the values of integrity in the community, and reporting or providing information."   ANTARA News : https://en.antaranews.com/news/257597/building-an-anti-corruption-culture-from-the-village-up     The Anti-corruption and I...

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) expect that New Money Laundering Act Will Enhance Anti-corruption War. "The new law criminalizes the operation of numbered accounts and also mandates financial institutions to ascertain the beneficial owners of accounts before opening such accounts."   Leadership : https://leadership.ng/new-money-laundering-act-will-enhance-anti-corruption-war-efcc/     Work still remains for Cambodia to drop off Financial Action Task Force grey list. "High risk areas for money laundering include gambling, casinos, real estate and shadow investments which are not properly registered."   Inside Asian Gaming : https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2022/10/26/work-still-remains-for-cambodia-to-drop-off-financial-action-task-force-grey-list/     European Commission endorses a positive preliminary assessment of Cyprus' request. "Cyprus submitted to the Commission a payment request based on...

[Publication] Civil society monitoring in the health sector. "For successful engagement with and effective monitoring of the health sector, it is important to select the right partner, work closely with communities and authorities, and consider the most appropriate project design and implementation."   U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre : https://www.u4.no/publications/civil-society-monitoring-in-the-health-sector     The Korean anti-corruption agency Sharing "the operation of e-People and Best Practices for Addressing Grievance Complaints" with Indonesia. "The Indonesian delegation was especially interested in e-People and practices of addressing grievance complaints in Korea."   ACRC : https://acrc.go.kr/board.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=62&list_no=42583&act=view     Morocco's King Appoints Members of Morocco's Anti-Corruption Authority. "The monarch appointed members of the authority as part of th...