Civil society

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)

Uganda’s rich biodiversity is threatened by the illegal wildlife trade. But efforts to tackle the trade are undermined by corruption. Sustained community engagement could make a difference.

Civil society has been behind much of the development in how we measure corruption – reflecting the evolution of the entire anti-corruption field over the past 30 years.

Anti-corruption games provide opportunities to raise awareness and refine skills for addressing corruption-related issues. Here, we take a look at how games can be used for serious purposes, how we developed our simulation, and how you can develop your own.

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 of change, all play their part

Of the 19 national governments in Latin America, 12 now represent the political left. If these leaders and parties want to enhance their legitimacy, they must integrate transparency, accountability, and integrity into their agendas.