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Corruption and trafficking in flora and fauna in Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam
Corruption at various levels of public office is cited as a major enabler of trafficking flora and fauna for which Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam serve as source, transit, and destination countries.
7 November 2025
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Public-private partnerships for financial information sharing
Public-private partnerships for financial information sharing (FISPs) have rapidly proliferated as a means to counter illicit finance and corruption by facilitating voluntary information exchange beyond standard reporting, though their effectiveness is tempered by concerns over data protection and potential conflicts between public and private interests.
14 October 2025
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Corruption in secondary and tertiary education in Central Asia
Acknowledging significant corruption risks like bribery and embezzlement in their secondary and tertiary education systems, Central Asian governments have committed to addressing these issues through various mitigation measures.
9 September 2025
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Preventing and managing corruption risks in Ecuador’s public administration
Ecuador has introduced new integrity policies to curb corruption risks in public administration, but their implementation remains largely untested.
5 September 2025
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Border corruption across the Western Balkans region
The Western Balkans' role as a transit hub for smuggling and trafficking increases the risk of border corruption driven by organised crime. However, national policies and regional cooperation are emerging to address the issue.
16 June 2025
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