Entries by Corruption Watch

TI’s G20 chapters ask leaders for urgent anti-corruption action

14th November 2024 in , , , /by

Ahead of the 2024 G20 Rio de Janeiro summit, where leaders will meet to discuss matters of critical import for countries around the world, Transparency International’s chapters in G20 countries have written an open letter to the delegates, urging them to walk the talk on corruption and take action against threats such as illicit financial flows, inadequate beneficial ownership transparency, and financial secrecy. Read the letter here.

Strengthening Action Against Corruption: a project to enhance accountability in SA

13th November 2024 in , , , , /by

Corruption Watch, with Social Change Assistance Trust and Transparency International and co-funded by the European Union, is driving enhanced accountability in South Africa through the Strengthening Action Against Corruption (SAAC) Project. This initiative specifically targets community advice offices/civil society organisations in the Eastern Cape province, equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to identify and address corruption, and mobilise their communities.

SA and UK auditors-general talk about the importance of their institutions

12th November 2024 in , /by

The Good Governance Academy, founded by former Supreme Court judge Mervyn King, focuses in its work mainly on the corporate sector. In November, however, it held its 12th colloquium under the theme of Enhancing governance and accountability in the public sector. The focus was on the role of the auditor-general in promoting good governance, and the guest panellists were South Africa’s Tsakani Maluleke and the UK’s Gareth Davies.