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Last updated on 01 August 2008

Using the OECD guidelines to tackle corporate corruption

The Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), are a set of social, labour, environmental and anticorruption standards developed for transnational companies. (OECD: March 2008) More info >>

Transparency International Australia newsletters

This site provides a collection of current and archived newsletters from Transparency International (TI) Australia, highlighting issues of governance, dealing with corruption, justice and integrity. (Transparency International Australia) More info >>

BRIBEline

BRIBEline is a tool which aims to reduce bribery by collecting, compiling and publishing information on bribery around the world. It allows for the anonymous reporting of bribes on a secure, multilingual website. (BRIBEline) More info >>

Global Corruption Barometer 2007

This tool developed by Transparency International provides an assessment of the public perception of corruption in countries around the world. (Transparency International: 2007) More info >>

In pursuit of “absolute integrity": identifying causes for police corruption

This 2006 Transparency International (TI) report examines corruption and its causes within the Sri Lankan Police Department. (Transparency International Sri Lanka: 2006) More info >>

Corruption in trucking operations in India

This Transparency International report assesses the extent and nature of corruption in the trucking operations in India. (Transparency International India: 2006) More info >>

Assessing donor anti-corruption initiatives in support of private sector development: a mapping study

(U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre: 2007) More info >>

Performance accountability and combating corruption

This comprehensive report provides guidance on how to institutionalise performance-based accountability in government service delivery, especially in countries that lack strong accountability systems. (World Bank: 2007) More info >>

Measuring corruption

This OPM briefing note reviews the growing body of literature on empirical data on corruption. It concludes that the most widely quoted comparative indices of corruption provide little guidance for the design or evaluation of anti-corruption policies. (Oxford Policy Management: January 2007) More info >>

OECD Working Group on Bribery Phase 2 Report - Australia

Evaluates and makes recommendations on Australia's implementation on the OECD convention on combating bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions and related instruments. (Transparency International-Australia: January 2006) More info >>

Corruption Perceptions Index 2005

The index ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. (Transparency International: October 2005) More info >>

Look before you leap – notes for corruption fighters

Policy brief providing guidance on ways to design anti-corruption initiatives for maximum effectiveness. (Institute on Governance: 2001) More info >>

Guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public service

This policy brief explains the basic principles and approaches adopted by the OECD to help public officials manage conflict of interest in the public sector. (OECD: September 2005) More info >>

Combating Third World Corruption

The nature and causes of corruption in developing countries and measures to combat it. (Monash Governance Research Unit (Monash University): 2004) More info >>

Transparency International's Global Corruption Report 2005

The 2005 report's special focus is on corruption in construction and post-conflict reconstruction. (Transparency International: April 2005) More info >>

A review of donor agency approaches to anti-corruption

This literature review examines donor approaches to anti-corruption using available policy, project, and academic material. (APSEG) More info >>

Seoul on-line procedures enhancement for civil applications (open) system

Online training manual on the education of corruption, how it comes about, and how to fight it through a higher degree of transparency. (UNPAN) More info >>

Paying the price: Why rich countries must invest now in a war on poverty

Oxfam states that the United Nations-brokered Millennium Development Goals on poverty reduction, agreed by 189 countries in 2000, were at risk unless prompt action was taken. The report details the necessary action required, including combating corruption and building effective institutions. (Oxfam) More info >>

Anti-Corruption Policies in Asia and the Pacific

This report reviews legal instruments and institutional mechanisms, anti-corruption policies and trends in 21 countries in the Asia Pacific region. It provides a tool to measure progress over time and serves to disseminate good practices and experiences throughout the region. (Asian Development Bank (ADB): 08 December 2004) More info >>

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