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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Sep 3

Corruption harms both markets and companies, leading to higher costs and damage to reputation. Strong integrity boosts innovation, efficiency, and growth — even for small businesses.

🔗 Learn more in our latest #HelpdeskAnswer, developed with @u4acrc.bsky.social: anticorru.pt/3dV

Anti-Corruption Helpdesk. The relationship between business integrity and commercial success. Transparency International.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Overcrowding, limited resources, and systemic corruption hinder Peru’s ability to manage its prisons, where mobile phone smuggling thrives.

Paper available at https://www.u4.no/publications/corruption-as-a-limit-to-state-capacity-mobile-phones-in-peruvian-prisons

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Sociologický ústav AV ČR @sociologicky.bsky.social · Jul 7

🧵1/4 We’re excited to share a new blog post on the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social, where Kristýna Bašná and Radim Bureš unveil findings from a pilot study conducted in the Czech Republic.📖

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Tax Justice Network @taxjustice.net · Aug 12

🪄Dirty money doesn’t disappear by magic, it’s enabled.

In this blog for @u4acrc.bsky.social, Miroslav Palansky & Moran Harari break down the 2025 Financial Secrecy Index, exposing the countries, loopholes, & systems that make it possible.

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#FinancialSecrecy #FSI2025

What the Financial Secrecy Index tells us about corruption today

One route to tackling corruption is to close down opportunities for regulatory arbitrage. The 2025 Financial Secrecy Index shows us how.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Jun 16

🆕 Blog post:
Crises cause system-wide shifts that demand a different approach to corruption risk assessments – moving away from static models towards context-sensitive and dynamic techniques. 👉 www.u4.no/blog/measuri...

Measuring what matters in a crisis: Reforming corruption risk assessment in emergencies

Crises cause system-wide shifts that demand a different approach to corruption risk assessments – moving away from static models towards context-sensitive and dynamic techniques.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Jun 2

72 million contracts. 42 countries. The Global Public Procurement Dataset is helping expose corruption risks in real time.

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From transparency to metrics: Measuring corruption in government contracts

The Global Public Procurement Dataset helps users to uncover corruption ‘red flags’ in government contracting across 42 countries.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · May 15

Illicit financial flows (IFFs) divert resources from public investment and reduce productivity, both crucial for economic growth.

Our research review explains what the evidence says – and what’s missing. Essential reading for policy-makers.

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Illicit financial flows and economic growth

Illicit financial flows (IFFs) undermine economic growth by weakening institutional quality, state legitimacy, facilitating corruption and discouraging foreign and domestic investment. Empirical stu...

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · May 14

It's clear that integrating gender perspectives in anti-corruption efforts isn't just good policy – it's essential for justice, good governance, and equity.
U4 Blog post by the @uncaccoalition.bsky.social Isabella Moggs and Betina Pasternik👇
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Anti-corruption as a feminist cause: The gendered dimensions of power abuse

At an online event in March 2025, more than 100 participants discussed strategies to curb corruption while promoting gender equality and social justice.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · May 14

📢 Consultancy opportunity on corruption risks in climate financing in Kenya 🇰🇪

We're looking for consultants to work on identifying and analysing corruption vulnerabilities within climate finance mechanisms in #Kenya.

See terms of reference 👉 www.u4.no/call-for-con...

Apply by 26 May 2024.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · May 5

📣 Consultancy opportunity on anti-corruption and climate funds. Please re-share!

We are seeking consultants to contribute to a project assessing corruption vulnerabilities in multilateral climate funds.

See terms of reference 👉 www.u4.no/call-for-con...

Apply by 20 May 2025.

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Apr 25

📢 New paper: Integrity Zones in Indonesian prisons: Addressing corruption amid overcrowding

Indonesia seeks to reduce prison #corruption. Integrity Zones are a start – but broader reforms are vital, including non-custodial sentencing and fair pre-trial detention.

Read in full 👉 u4.no/r/BR2502

Card with publication thumbnail. Integrity Zones in Indonesian prisons: Addressing corruption amid overcrowding

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Apr 10

🧭 How can we really measure corruption – and track if it’s changing? Alina Mungiu-Pippidi breaks down how the Corruption Risk Forecast (CRF) and Index for Public Integrity (IPI) were built to do just that:

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Reading the future, meaningfully: The Corruption Risk Forecast. Part 8 of our blog series on corruption measurement in practice

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Mar 31

The Petroleum Fund was introduced in Uganda’s Public Finance Management Act (2015) to prevent oil revenue mismanagement. But are institutional constraints limiting its impact? Our new paper investigates. u4.no/r/BR2407
#Accountability #ResourceGovernance #Uganda

Anti-corruption measures in the context of oil

Uganda’s emerging oil industry could paradoxically undermine its socioeconomic development. This is because of opportunities for corruption, including in project expenditure, procurement, land…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Mar 20

Despite war challenges, Ukraine's local governments maintain autonomy in public service delivery. Strengthening their anti-corruption capacity ensures reconstruction is fair, efficient, and free from corruption.

Learn more: u4.no/r/BL2502

Anti-corruption capacity in Ukraine’s local self-government

Investing in anti-corruption capacity is an important route to securing the democratic benefits of decentralisation reforms in Ukraine.

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UNCAC Coalition @uncaccoalition.bsky.social · Mar 19

📢 Join the online event, “Anti-corruption as a feminist cause: the gendered dimensions of power abuse” at the NGO CSW69 Beijing+30 Forum.

🗓️ Friday, 21 March | 8:30 am New York time (1:30 pm CET)
📍 Online access: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Learn more here 👉 www.u4.no/events/anti-...

Anti-corruption as a feminist cause: the gendered dimensions of power abuse

Corruption disproportionately affects women and marginalised groups, limiting access to essential services, economic opportunities, and political representation. This event explores how anti-corruptio...

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Mar 20

Decades of survey data show a shift from generic to specific questions about corruption. DATACORR's database captures this evolution, providing valuable insights for researchers.

Read the blog: u4.no/r/BL2417

Decoding corruption: The DATACORR database for better survey questions

Policymakers need to decode which types of corruption raise public concern and where intervention is urgent. The DATACORR database of 3,000+ survey questions can help develop innovative, appropriate…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Mar 8

Corruption isn't gender-neutral – it affects women and men in profoundly different ways.

This #IWD2025, learn how gender and corruption intersect in this short self-paced course designed for development and anti-corruption practitioners. Part 1 available now!

Enrol at www.u4.no/courses/gend...

Self-paced course: Gender and corruption

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Mar 7

The Unbundled Corruption Index is a methodological innovation in corruption measurement. It is the first Index that explores qualitatively distinct types of corruption across regions, using structured surveys of country experts.

Read the blog👇
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#AntiCorruption #Governance #Research

The Unbundled Corruption Index: Prototyping a multi-dimensional measure. Part 7 of our blog series on corruption measurement in practice

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 28

Uganda’s oil industry could fuel economic growth—or corruption. What measures are in place to prevent the ‘resource curse’? Our recent research explores governance challenges and solutions.

Read more: u4.no/r/BR2407

#AntiCorruption #Uganda #ResourceGovernance

Anti-corruption measures in the context of oil

Uganda’s emerging oil industry could paradoxically undermine its socioeconomic development. This is because of opportunities for corruption, including in project expenditure, procurement, land…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 27

Large pharmaceutical companies play a major role in vaccine research. But without strong oversight, their influence can distort trial data & erode trust. Strengthening integrity measures ensures safer, fairer outcomes for all.

Read more: u4.no/r/HDA2440

#PharmaEthics #ClinicalTrials

Corruption in vaccines research and clinical trials. Risks in low-income countries

Clinical trials that take place in a range of countries ensures that vaccines are effective for different populations and bring opportunities for researchers and investment into a country’s medical…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 25

When businesses engage ethically in politics, democracy benefits. When they don’t, institutions weaken, trust declines, and corruption risks rise. How can companies contribute to a virtuous cycle instead of a vicious one?

Learn more in our recent U4 paper. u4.no/r/HDA2446

Business integrity and democracy

Business integrity and democracy are deeply intertwined. Both are complex multidimensional concepts, so this relationship can be traced across several areas, from the effect of corporate activity…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 24

Can citizen surveys accurately measure corruption? 🤔📊 Perceptions & experiences often don’t match. Our recent blog post explores why survey responses can be unreliable—and what can be done to improve data quality.

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Pitfalls in measuring corruption with citizen surveys

Citizens’ survey responses can be unreliable and influenced by perceived expectations. Researchers must understand this behaviour, clearly set the context, and define key terms to improve corruption…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 23

Strengthening anti-corruption provisions in peace agreements requires action across multiple negotiation channels. Our recent study highlights strategies to integrate reforms from ceasefire talks to final agreements.

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Anti-corruption in peacebuilding practice

Despite the vital role of anti-corruption in sustaining peace, the scope and success of integrating anti-corruption provisions in peace agreements has never been examined. Our study finds that, in…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 13

War-related uncertainty shouldn't compromise transparency.

Our recent paper examines how Ukraine's local authorities can maintain anti-corruption measures while managing post-war reconstruction.

Read in full 👉 buff.ly/4gbBOok

Advancing anti-corruption capacity in Ukraine’s local self-government

The recovery of Ukraine depends on empowering local self-government authorities (LSGs) to counter corruption and ensure transparent reconstruction efforts. These decentralised bodies, strengthened…

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U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre @u4acrc.bsky.social · Feb 10

When it comes to sustainability reporting, inconsistent global standards can hamper anti-corruption efforts.

Our latest study explores the development organisations that are leading the way in transparency and accountability.

Read in full 👉 u4.no/r/IS2501

Publication cover and title: Sustainability reporting and anti-corruption provisions: unlocking the potential for impact