U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre http://www.u4.no An Informed Approach to Anti-Corruption http://www.u4.no/images/logos/u4ny98.gif http://www.u4.no U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre Corruption, auditing and carbon emission reduction schemes http://www.u4.no/news/?117=corruption-auditing-and-carbon-emission-reduction There is a broad consensus that the success of climate mitigation strategies will in part depend on addressing governance challenges in the contexts in which these strategies are to play out. There are major corruption risks associated with carbon emissions reduction schemes such as REDD. http://www.u4.no/news/?117=corruption-auditing-and-carbon-emission-reduction EN Technical assistance in the field of integrity of carbon reduction incentives mechanisms http://www.u4.no/news/?116=technical-assistance-in-the-field-of-integrity-of Experience with incentive based interventions indicates that governance issues are likely to be critical to the success of such approaches in terms of reducing carbon emissions. But incentive based mechanisms to address climate change face major corruption challenges. http://www.u4.no/news/?116=technical-assistance-in-the-field-of-integrity-of EN Corruption training for judges applied to emission reduction mechanisms http://www.u4.no/news/?115=corruption-training-for-judges-applied-to-emission Climate mitigation strategies such as emission reduction mechanisms have created a need for technical capacity development at national and sub-national levels. Moreover, there is a consensus among experts that climate mitigation strategies will not succeed unless the governance and corruption challenges they pose are effectively addressed. http://www.u4.no/news/?115=corruption-training-for-judges-applied-to-emission EN International Drivers of Corruption http://www.u4.no/news/?114=international-drivers-of-corruption A new theme page with resources on how to tackle illicit financial flows, money laundering, etc. Understand better how these international mechanisms impact upon corruption and how efforts taken by the international community may contribute to addressing the problems that arise in a more interconnected world. http://www.u4.no/news/?114=international-drivers-of-corruption EN International anti-money laundering laws. Improving external accountability of political leaders http://www.u4.no/news/?113=international-anti-money-laundering-laws The full potential of anti-money laundering regimes (AML) as an anti-corruption tool is yet to be realised. At the international level, AML measures can provide a checks and balances mechanism for political figures who are ‘untouchable’ in their home jurisdictions. http://www.u4.no/news/?113=international-anti-money-laundering-laws The full potential of anti-money laundering regimes (AML) as an anti-corruption tool is yet to be realised. At the international level, AML measures can provide a checks and balances mechanism for political figures who are ‘untouchable’ in their home jurisdictions. For that to take place, however, developed and developing countries need to improve AML systems by encouraging collaboration between financial intelligence units and anti-corruption agencies, harmonising laws on predicate offences and improving access to information on beneficiary ownership.

]]> EN An exception to the rule? Why Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission succeeds where others don't http://www.u4.no/news/?112=an-exception-to-the-rule Anti-corruption agencies have long been a principal strategy to fight corruption in many developing countries. Unfortunately, few of them have produced evident results and they are seen as being rather ineffective. Recently, however, the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK) seems to have emerged as an exception. Can this success be substantiated and, if so, how can it be explained? http://www.u4.no/news/?112=an-exception-to-the-rule Anti-corruption agencies have long been a principal strategy to fight corruption in many developing countries. Unfortunately, few of them have produced evident results and they are seen as being rather ineffective. Recently, however, the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK) seems to have emerged as an exception. Can this success be substantiated and, if so, how can it be explained?

A comparison with another such institution in a very similar neighbouring country – the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines – illustrates the KPK’s success especially in investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials. Why was the KPK, in just five years, able to reach a 100% conviction rate against top officials in all major branches of the Indonesian government, while the Philippine Ombudsman has scored only few convictions in its 20-year history? Part of this success can be explained by considerable investigative powers given to KPK, which the Philippine Ombudsman does not hold. Also, rigorous pre-testing of every prosecution and a highly efficient anti-corruption court contribute to KPK’s success. These and other factors are analysed in this U4 Issue, which concludes with recommendations for donors and governments on the establishment and strengthening of anti-corruption agencies.

]]> EN An exception to the rule? Why Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission succeeds where others don't http://www.u4.no/news/?111=an-exception-to-the-rule Anti-corruption agencies have long been a principal strategy to fight corruption in many developing countries. Unfortunately, few of them have produced evident results and they are seen as being rather ineffective. Recently, however, the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK) seems to have emerged as an exception. Can this success be substantiated and, if so, how can it be explained? http://www.u4.no/news/?111=an-exception-to-the-rule  Anti-corruption agencies have long been a principal strategy to fight corruption in many developing countries. Unfortunately, few of them have produced evident results and they are seen as being rather ineffective. Recently, however, the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK) seems to have emerged as an exception. Can this success be substantiated and, if so, how can it be explained?

A comparison with another such institution in a very similar neighbouring country – the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines – illustrates the KPK’s success especially in investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials. Why was the KPK, in just five years, able to reach a 100% conviction rate against top officials in all major branches of the Indonesian government, while the Philippine Ombudsman has scored only few convictions in its 20-year history? Part of this success can be explained by considerable investigative powers given to KPK, which the Philippine Ombudsman does not hold. Also, rigorous pre-testing of every prosecution and a highly efficient anti-corruption court contribute to KPK’s success. These and other factors are analysed in this U4 Issue, which concludes with recommendations for donors and governments on the establishment and strengthening of anti-corruption agencies.

]]> EN An exception to the rule? Why Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission succeeds where others don't http://www.u4.no/news/?110=an-exception-to-the-rule Anti-corruption agencies have long been a principal strategy to fight corruption in many developing countries. Unfortunately, few of them have produced evident results and they are seen as being rather ineffective. Recently, however, the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK) seems to have emerged as an exception. Can this success be substantiated and, if so, how can it be explained? http://www.u4.no/news/?110=an-exception-to-the-rule A comparison with another such institution in a very similar neighbouring country – the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines – illustrates the KPK’s success especially in investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials. Why was the KPK, in just five years, able to reach a 100% conviction rate against top officials in all major branches of the Indonesian government, while the Philippine Ombudsman has scored only few convictions in its 20-year history? Part of this success can be explained by considerable investigative powers given to KPK, which the Philippine Ombudsman does not hold. Also, rigorous pre-testing of every prosecution and a highly efficient anti-corruption court contribute to KPK’s success. These and other factors are analysed in this U4 Issue, which concludes with recommendations for donors and governments on the establishment and strengthening of anti-corruption agencies.

]]> EN Sources of information on corruption in Ethiopia http://www.u4.no/news/?108=sources-of-information-on-corruption-in-ethiopia This U4 Expert answer compiles different available sources on corruption and anti-corruption in Ethiopia. http://www.u4.no/news/?108=sources-of-information-on-corruption-in-ethiopia EN Impact of corruption on indigenous people http://www.u4.no/news/?107=impact-of-corruption-on-indigenous-people Has there been any study or work that explores the impact of corruption on vulnerable groups such as indigenous people? I am particularly interested in the impact of corruption on indigenous women. http://www.u4.no/news/?107=impact-of-corruption-on-indigenous-people EN