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No, Really, Success Has a Thousand Parents. In This Case, I Hope I'm One of Them | Center for Global Development

The Open Contracting movement, pushing to make government procurement worldwide considerably more transparent and efficient, has been a huge success. Today, more than 50 countries and cities are implementing policy changes from open electronic bid processes and publishing contracts to posting inspection reports.
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CW releases annual report as it celebrates 10 years

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Corruption Watch (CW) has released its annual report themed “Pushing for Change” which highlights South African whistle-blower’s  contribution in the fight against corruption. CW executive director Karam Singh said the past decade reveals a volatile experience for brave whistleblowers who have not been deterred by intimidation, stringent lockdown conditions, or threats to their livelihoods and sometimes even their lives.
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Pfizer backs down over 'unreasonable' terms in South Africa vaccine deal

Pfizer backs down over ‘unreasonable’ terms in South Africa vaccine deal 19 Apr 2021 Pfizer has backed down over its controversial demand that the South African government put up sovereign assets guaranteeing an indemnity against the cost of any future legal cases, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism can reveal. ( Photo by Vincent Kalut / Photonews via Getty Images) Pfizer has backed down over its controversial demand that the South African government put up sovereign assets guarantee...
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As countries sit on shaky foundations, tackling corruption in infrastructure is key

As countries sit on shaky foundations, tackling corruption in infrastructure is key Image Corruption exists in all sectors and its impacts are universally negative, but corruption in public infrastructure is particularly nefarious for low-income countries. Infrastructure accounts for a higher share of GDP and institutional structures may be less stable. Estimates of losses to bribery in construction, which lies downstream from procurement, are as high as 45 percent of construction costs. With ...
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This UK Aid Project Is Fighting Corruption and Strengthening Health Care in Asia and Africa

This UK Aid Project Is Fighting Corruption and Strengthening Health Care in Asia and Africa It’s vital communities trust health services and that money for hospitals is spent effectively. Why Global Citizens Should Care The UN’s Global Goal 3 is about ensuring that good health and well-being is accessible to all people through policies such as universal health coverage. But such ambitious goals can’t be achieved if health services are hampered by inefficiency and seeing funding lost to co...
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