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Non-state actors and anti-corruption work in Cambodia: Gaps, opportunities, and synergies
Civil society has been restricted in recent years, but opportunities exist for engagement and impact.
21 August 2024
U4 Practice Insight
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…
24 October 2022
U4 Issue
Social accountability and anti-corruption in Ghana’s Fertiliser Subsidy Programme
Social accountability interventions by CSOs have helped to reduce smuggling and have improved local-level governance. However, they require more…
11 May 2021
U4 Guide
Supporting civil society during the Covid-19 pandemic
Large disbursements of funds to tackle the current crisis are at risk of corruption. Through digital accountability networks, civil society can play a…
30 April 2020
U4 Issue
Overcoming the pitfalls of engaging communities in anti-corruption programmes
Trust, the sense of ownership, and inclusion create and strengthen participation by enabling community members to express their opinions and…
1 February 2020
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Civil society and development in Cambodia: Challenges and opportunities for anti-corruption
The Cambodian government has been closing down the civic space for several years, especially for anti-corruption organisations. But there remains…
29 August 2024
Civil society
Politics of anti-corruption
Blog
Thirty years of anti-corruption: A personal reflection (part 2)
John Githongo outlines a way forward for anti-corruption – and democracy – in the Global South (part 2 of 2)
20 February 2024
Civil society
Anti-corruption basics
Politics of anti-corruption
Blog
Thirty years of anti-corruption: A personal reflection (part 1)
Journalist and activist John Githongo reflects on the shifting story of anti-corruption in Africa, from Western models to new agendas (part 1 of 2)
20 February 2024
Civil society
Politics of anti-corruption
Anti-corruption basics
Blog
Informality in Uganda’s illegal wildlife trade: The promise and perils of community engagement
Uganda’s rich biodiversity is threatened by the illegal wildlife trade. But efforts to tackle the trade are undermined by corruption. Sustained…
11 January 2024
Renewable resources
Natural resources and energy
Social norms and networks
Civil society
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Three waves of (anti-)corruption measurement: The role of civil society in driving innovation and progress
Civil society has been behind much of the development in how we measure corruption – reflecting the evolution of the entire anti-corruption field over…
20 December 2023
Evaluation and measurement
Civil society
Corruption risk management and integrity
Blog
Anti-corruption games: Learning how to face corruption challenges
Anti-corruption games provide opportunities to raise awareness and refine skills for addressing corruption-related issues. Here, we take a look at how…
23 November 2023
Anti-corruption basics
Evaluation and measurement
Corruption risk management and integrity
Development cooperation
Private sector
Civil society
Social norms and networks
Blog
Accountability deficit: Why do citizens vote for corrupt politicians?
Complex media environments make it hard for voters to make informed choices. And loyalty to one’s ‘group’, as well as pessimism about the likelihood…
6 November 2023
Politics of anti-corruption
Civil society
Blog
Corruption is unaffordable for Latin America’s resurgent left: Democracy and lives are at stake
Of the 19 national governments in Latin America, 12 now represent the political left. If these leaders and parties want to enhance their legitimacy,…
16 October 2023
Politics of anti-corruption
Natural resources and energy
Public financial management
Civil society
Blog
Strategic litigation and its untapped potential for anti-corruption
Human rights civil society organisations regularly use strategic litigation to bring about societal change. In the anti-corruption arena, it is still…
11 July 2023
Civil society
Illicit financial flows
Politics of anti-corruption
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U4 Issue
Non-state actors and anti-corruption work in Cambodia: Gaps, opportunities, and synergies
Civil society has been restricted in recent years, but opportunities exist for engagement and impact.
21 August 2024
Civil society
Politics of anti-corruption
U4 Helpdesk Answer
The role of civil society organisations in countering transnational corruption
CSOs are critical in combating transnational corruption, by generating evidence and advocating for change, especially in contexts with open civic…
22 May 2024
Civil society
Illicit financial flows
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Anti-corruption awareness raising: Effective messaging and best practices
Findings on the impact of anti-corruption awareness campaigns suggest that highlighting progress in anti-corruption efforts and the public's strong…
3 May 2024
Civil society
U4 Brief
Anti-corruption and integrity training: learning how to resist corruption
Innovative metrics and methodologies offer promising avenues for enhancing the effectiveness of integrity training.
3 December 2023
Corruption risk management and integrity
Evaluation and measurement
Civil society
Private sector
Development cooperation
U4 Issue
Community-based natural resource management as a good governance and anti-corruption method: Lessons from Madagascar
In Madagascar, high-level corruption can undermine local efforts to save the island’s threatened ecosystems. Communities need better participation and…
14 June 2023
Natural resources and energy
Renewable resources
Civil society
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Anti-corruption initiatives supported by civil society organisations in fragile states
Grassroots anti-corruption interventions led by local civil society organisations are recognised as crucial in addressing challenges and reducing…
31 May 2023
Civil society
U4 Helpdesk Answer
The implications of spyware and surveillance technology for anti-corruption activists
Modern surveillance software, including "zero click" technology, allows for mass and automated monitoring and tracking of people. It has been…
21 March 2023
Civil society
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Contribution of anti-corruption measures to democracy promotion
Anti-corruption reforms that enhance integrity, participation and independence will lead to an improved quality of democracy.
17 November 2022
Politics of anti-corruption
Civil society
U4 Practice Insight
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…
24 October 2022
Health
Civil society
Covid-19 and corruption
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Connecting anti-corruption efforts and civic engagement
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Localising development: Does participation work?
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