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In this episode, we explore the rules governing MPs' financial interests, gifts and donations, as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces questions over a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Ruth and Mark are joined by Duncan Hames, a former MP and now Director of UK Policy at Transparency International, to ask whether the current transparency regime is working, whether a requirement to declare large gifts is enough on its own to protect public confidence, and whether a fixed cap on donations should also be put in place. At a time when political donations, gifts and hospitality are under intense scrutiny, we look at what the House of Commons Code of Conduct says MPs must declare, and why the rules require members to register financial interests and benefits that might reasonably be thought to influence their actions, speeches or votes. We also examine the wisdom of moving from a rules-based system to a principles-based system. Duncan Hames says that transparency matters because it offers a crucial safeguard against corruption and dependency. But while transparency is essential, he argues that it is no longer sufficient. With political parties and individual politicians increasingly reliant on wealthy donors, he says the real question is not just whether money is declared, but whether gifts and donations of this scale should be permitted at all. He points to international examples of donation caps and argues that the case for limits applies to domestic as well as overseas donors. We also explore the practical dilemmas MPs face when deciding what to register, the role of advice from parliamentary authorities, and whether the sanctions for breaches of the rules in both Houses are strong enough.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Massey Lost — Turnout Rose 356% While Massey's Votes Rose Only 19%; Knight: I Don't Believe the Results Massey led until Hegseth visited and everything flipped. His votes rose 19% but overall turnout rose 356%. Knight: are we supposed to believe boomers who never voted before all showed up for Galerine? ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:08:22] The Most Expensive House Primary in US History Cost $32 Million — Reagan Won the Presidency for $58 Million The Massey/Galerine primary cost $32 million for one House seat. Knight: Ronald Reagan defeated an incumbent president in 1980 for $58 million. That's how far the corruption has risen. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:17:34] Massey's Last Speech: 'Hegseth Was Here Yesterday — and You Stopped the War for a Day' Massey told his final rally crowd: Hegseth came here to campaign against me, and you stopped the war for a day. Knight: that's the clearest summary of what this race was actually about. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:14] Marjorie Taylor Greene: Only Four Republicans Signed the Epstein Petition — Trump Came After Each of Them Greene: Trump told Johnson to block the Epstein vote. Johnson shut Congress early and refused to seat a new member whose vote would have mattered. Knight: if that isn't a confession, nothing is. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:38:42] Jonathan Pollard Boasted on Camera That Israel Threatened Nuclear Weapons to Force the 1973 US Arms Airlift Pollard: Israel parked a plane with 'unconventional weapons' at Tel Nof and told the US to look — the airlift started the next day. The OPEC embargo followed as payback. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:24:37] Trump Is the Swampiest Swamp Creature Ever — Mona Charen Documents the $1.776 Billion Slush Fund Charen: Trump set up a $1.776 billion slush fund, arranged that the Trump family will never be IRS-audited, and makes daily trades using insider knowledge through a family trust — not a blind one. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:47] Transparency International Dropped the US From 16th to 64th in Corruption Rankings Since 2015 The US ranked 16th on Transparency International's index in 2015 — now 64th and falling. Celente: this is fascism — the merger of state and corporate power. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:44:01] The Iran Crisis Traces Back to 1953 — Churchill Telegraphed Roosevelt to Overthrow Iran's Government for Oil Celente: our history with Iran goes back 73 years. Declassified Churchill-Roosevelt telegrams confirm the CIA overthrow of Mosaddegh was about BP and Exxon's oil — not democracy. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:48:34] IEA: Iran War Turned an Oil Glut Into a Deficit — Gas From $2.91 to $4.55 Since the War Started The IEA reports reserves dwindling at a record pace. Gas was $2.91 the day before the Iran war; now $4.55 nationally, diesel up 60%. Turkey and Russia are selling gold to cover their losses. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:39] Trump Said 'Peace Deal,' 'Hit Much Harder,' and 'Major Attack Tomorrow' — All on the Same Day Celente: Monday Trump told Axios Iran would be hit harder, told the Post they know what's coming, said at the White House they're preparing 'a very major attack tomorrow' — then announced a ceasefire. Minute by minute. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Massey Lost — Turnout Rose 356% While Massey's Votes Rose Only 19%; Knight: I Don't Believe the Results Massey led until Hegseth visited and everything flipped. His votes rose 19% but overall turnout rose 356%. Knight: are we supposed to believe boomers who never voted before all showed up for Galerine? ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:08:22] The Most Expensive House Primary in US History Cost $32 Million — Reagan Won the Presidency for $58 Million The Massey/Galerine primary cost $32 million for one House seat. Knight: Ronald Reagan defeated an incumbent president in 1980 for $58 million. That's how far the corruption has risen. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:17:34] Massey's Last Speech: 'Hegseth Was Here Yesterday — and You Stopped the War for a Day' Massey told his final rally crowd: Hegseth came here to campaign against me, and you stopped the war for a day. Knight: that's the clearest summary of what this race was actually about. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:14] Marjorie Taylor Greene: Only Four Republicans Signed the Epstein Petition — Trump Came After Each of Them Greene: Trump told Johnson to block the Epstein vote. Johnson shut Congress early and refused to seat a new member whose vote would have mattered. Knight: if that isn't a confession, nothing is. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:38:42] Jonathan Pollard Boasted on Camera That Israel Threatened Nuclear Weapons to Force the 1973 US Arms Airlift Pollard: Israel parked a plane with 'unconventional weapons' at Tel Nof and told the US to look — the airlift started the next day. The OPEC embargo followed as payback. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:24:37] Trump Is the Swampiest Swamp Creature Ever — Mona Charen Documents the $1.776 Billion Slush Fund Charen: Trump set up a $1.776 billion slush fund, arranged that the Trump family will never be IRS-audited, and makes daily trades using insider knowledge through a family trust — not a blind one. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:47] Transparency International Dropped the US From 16th to 64th in Corruption Rankings Since 2015 The US ranked 16th on Transparency International's index in 2015 — now 64th and falling. Celente: this is fascism — the merger of state and corporate power. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:44:01] The Iran Crisis Traces Back to 1953 — Churchill Telegraphed Roosevelt to Overthrow Iran's Government for Oil Celente: our history with Iran goes back 73 years. Declassified Churchill-Roosevelt telegrams confirm the CIA overthrow of Mosaddegh was about BP and Exxon's oil — not democracy. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:48:34] IEA: Iran War Turned an Oil Glut Into a Deficit — Gas From $2.91 to $4.55 Since the War Started The IEA reports reserves dwindling at a record pace. Gas was $2.91 the day before the Iran war; now $4.55 nationally, diesel up 60%. Turkey and Russia are selling gold to cover their losses. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:55:39] Trump Said 'Peace Deal,' 'Hit Much Harder,' and 'Major Attack Tomorrow' — All on the Same Day Celente: Monday Trump told Axios Iran would be hit harder, told the Post they know what's coming, said at the White House they're preparing 'a very major attack tomorrow' — then announced a ceasefire. Minute by minute. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

VYPLŇTE NÁŠ PODCASTOVÝ PRIESKUM: http://www.zabavavpodcastoch.sk/prieskum Dvadsiateho šiesteho apríla sme si pripomenuli 40. výročie havárie v Černobyli. Výbuch v tamojšej atómovej elektrárni a najmä dlhé ticho, ktoré nasledovalo v oficiálnych médiách neprieč východným blokom, otriasol už aj tak krehkou dôverou v tzv. reálny socializmus. Spolu s rádioaktívnym mrakom sa nad východnou Európou rozšírili aj otázky o tom, aký je skutočný stav životného prostredia. Černobyľ pritom nebol ani zďaleka jediným dôvodom na rastúcu nedôveru. V tejto epizóde Dejín budeme hovoriť o príbehu obce Brekov na východnom Slovensku. Obyvatelia Brekova dlhodobo zápasili s priemyselným znečisťovaním ovzdušia, vody a pôdy z neďalekých závodov Chemlon, Chemko a Bukóza. Ich pohár trpezlivosti však začal pretekať v momente, keď k závodom mala pribudnúť aj skládka odpadov. Ako sa z bežnej nespokojnosti stal organizovaný odpor? Čo presne odštartovalo protesty? A napokon bolo už v tomto čase, v roku 1986, v malej obci na východe Slovenska cítiť, že režim stráca na sile? Historička Agáta Šústová Drelová sa rozprávala s Emíliou Sičákovou Beblavou, profesorkou na Ústave verejnej politiky Fakulty sociálnych a ekonomických vied Univerzity Komenského, spisovateľkou a bývalou šéfkou Transparency International. Vo svojom výskume sa venuje fungovaniu moci, spoločnosti a občianskej participácie. Protest obyvateľov Brekova proti plánovanej skládke spracovala v analýze a v románe Smetisko. Tento diel Dejín vyšiel vďaka podpore JUDr. Daga Vaškora, fanúšika histórie a fanúšika nášho podcastu. Ďakujeme za podporu. Na výrobe tejto relácie spolupracovali Tomáš Rybár a Michal Jurík. – Ak máte pre nás spätnú väzbu, odkaz alebo nápad, napíšte nám na ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jaroslav.valent@petitpress.sk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sme.sk/podcasty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth and final episode of Corruption Watch's new five-part podcast series on climate governance is now available. In this episode, we discuss what needs to happen for climate change management to benefit those who feel the devastating effects most keenly - the communities on the ground - and for the just transition to be truly just. In this episode we hear from experts and community voices that have contributed to the previous four episodes, including Transparency International climate researcher Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli, Bongani Johannes of Mining Affected Communities United in Action, climate science writer and journalist Leonie Joubert, and Wade Parker of the Surplus People Project.

In this week's episode of This Week in AML, with Elliot traveling, Joe McNamara joins John Byrne to break down a busy week in global compliance news. The big domestic story is the Corporate Transparency Act, where the House Financial Services Committee passed a bill to repeal the CTA for domestic entities - but only by a single vote. The hosts unpack what that means, where the legislation goes from here, and why a separate threat to withhold FinCEN's entire budget adds another layer of uncertainty to an already complicated picture. North of the border, Canada's FINTRAC has rolled out updates to its administrative monetary penalty framework, including a notable elevation of certain compliance program violations from serious to very serious. Internationally, Transparency International had a busy week - launching a new Anti-Corruption Resource Center, announcing the EU's first Anti-Corruption Directive, and publishing a working paper on professional enablers implicated in illicit financial flows from Africa. AMLA is also moving forward with two public consultations on risk assessment and compliance standards, with hearings scheduled for May 20th and May 28th. Across the pond, the FCA is pressing ahead with the UK's crypto regulatory regime, targeting October 2027 for full implementation - with rules expected this summer and firm authorization applications opening in September 2026. The episode closes with a look at FATF's latest ministerial declaration, a heads-up on OCCRP's coverage of the CTA repeal, and a walkthrough of FinCEN's 2025 Year in Review - a document the hosts recommend as essential reading for any BSA professional. Plus, a preview of AML RightSource's upcoming May webinar on global financial access and a recent AML Conversations episode featuring former IRS CI Special Agent in Charge Paul Camacho.

This podcast series of five episodes compellingly captures communities' experiences with climate change and failures in disaster relief by government. The second episode considers the just transition and what this means in practical terms. What does a genuine just transition look like? What changes do we need? As with episode 1, this features narration, interviews, explanations, and commentary from experts. These include legal researcher Mashudu Masutha; Transparency International climate researcher Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli; journalist and climate science writer Leonie Joubert; Joanne Yawitch, head of the Presidency's Project Management Unit; Thabo Molelekwa, assistant editor at Oxpeckers; Tim Lloyd, associate at Alt-Advisory; Bongani Johannes from Mining Affected Communities United in Action; and Open Secrets investigators Michael Marchant and Zen Mathe, authors of the research report Who Has the Power: South Africa's Energy Profiteers.

Abgeordnete im EU-Parlament verdienen Tausende Euro. Hochrangige Mitglieder sind damit offenbar nicht zufrieden: Sie haben geheim über höhere Zulagen beraten. Sie wollen sich die Reisekosten und die Sitzungspauschale erhöhen. Inoffiziell ist es aber ohnehin schon leicht, das Parlament übers Ohr zu hauen - trotz der schärferen Regeln wegen der Korruptionsaffäre. Gast? Nicholas Aiossa, Direktor von Transparency International EU Text und Moderation? Caroline Amme Sie haben Fragen? Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail an podcasts@ntv.de Sie möchten "Wieder was gelernt" unterstützen? Dann bewerten Sie den Podcast gerne bei Apple Podcasts oder Spotify. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, melden Sie sich hier: datenschutz@julep.de

This podcast series of five episodes compellingly captures communities' experiences with climate change and failures in disaster relief by government. The first episode sets the scene with a harrowing first-hand recounting of the Riversands floods of 2024, then goes on to establish the concept and context of climate governance with gripping narration, explanations, and commentary from experts. These include legal researcher Mashudu Masutha, Transparency International climate researcher Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli, and Open Secrets investigators Michael Marchant and Zen Mathe, authors of the research report Who Has the Power: South Africa's Energy Profiteers.

This podcast series of five episodes compellingly captures communities' experiences with climate change and failures in disaster relief by government. The first episode sets the scene with a harrowing first-hand recounting of the Riversands floods of 2024, then goes on to establish the concept and context of climate governance with gripping narration, explanations, and commentary from experts. These include legal researcher Mashudu Masutha, Transparency International climate researcher Gvantsa Gverdtsiteli, and Open Secrets investigators Michael Marchant and Zen Mathe, authors of the research report Who Has the Power: South Africa's Energy Profiteers.

In Ungarn wird am Sonntag ein neues Parlament gewählt. Und der amtierende Ministerpräsident Viktor Orban liegt in Umfragen klar hinter seinem Herausforderer Peter Magyar zurück. Wie Orban gerade versucht, sein Amt zu retten und ob Ungarn mit einem Wahlsieger Magyar wirklich wieder demokratischer werden würde – das klären wir in dieser 11KM-Folge mit Oliver Soos aus dem ARD Studio Wien. Hier kommt ihr zur 11KM-Folge „Ungarn: Der Mann, der Orban gefährlich werden könnte“, in der wir uns den rasanten Aufstieg von Peter Magyar in der ungarischen Politik angeschaut haben: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Magyar Hier geht's zu “Being the Beatles – Eine Poprevolution”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/being-the-beatles?cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in ARD Sounds:https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ 11KM ist am 9. Mai beim ARD Sounds Festival dabei. Alle Infos und Tickets hier: https://www.ardsoundsfestival.de/#/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Niklas Münch Mitarbeit: Sebastian Schwarzenböck, Lukas Waschbüsch Host: David Krause Produktion: Ruth-Maria Ostermann, Viktor Fölsner-Veress, Lorenz Kersten, Hanna Brünjes Planung: Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

V porovnání s ostatními zeměmi EU je Česko v potírání korupce podprůměrné. O důvodech této skutečnosti se Michaela Zvancigerová baví s Kryštofem Doležalem, právníkem protikorupční organizace Transparency International. Společně rozeberou protikorupční legislativu (jmenovitě zákon o střetu zájmů a zákon o regulaci lobbování) a zaměří se na aktuální problematiku návrhu zákona o státních zaměstnancích. To vše v novém díle Podcastu21! Foto: Transparency International

Eka Gigauri is a Georgian anti-corruption and democracy advocate best known as the Executive Director of Transparency International Georgia, a role she has held since November 2010. Under her leadership, TI Georgia expanded its staff, opened regional offices, and became one of the country's most prominent watchdog organizations focused on corruption, governance, elections, and democratic accountability. She has also served on the board of the global Transparency International movement. Eka Gigauri is a Georgian anti-corruption campaigner and A former senior official in Georgia's Border Police, she has become one of the country's best-known civil-society voices warning of state capture, democratic erosion, and the authoritarian turn under Georgian Dream. ----------LINKS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eka_Gigaurihttps://transparencyschool.org/lecturer/eka-gigauri/https://www.opengovpartnership.org/people/eka-gigauri/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigaurieka/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

Waarom mogen schadelijke pesticiden nog steeds worden gebruikt, waarom is er nog steeds geen vliegtaks en waarom duurde het zo lang tot er statiegeld op blikjes kwam? Er is hierbij een gemene deler: lobby. In deze aflevering duiken Cecilia en Sanne de achterkamertjes in en onderzoeken ze hoe het kan dat grote bedrijven zoveel meer invloed hebben op wetgeving dan bijvoorbeeld milieuclubs. Zij spreken met oud-politica Lousewies van der Laan, de directeur van Transparency International die zich hard maakt voor transparantere lobbyprocessen, én met Wytze Russchen. Hij lobbyde jarenlang in Brussel voor allerlei verschillende bedrijven, organisaties en belangen. Wat wél kan wordt gemaakt door Cecilia Adorée en Sanne Toebes. Eindredactie door Ines van den Adel en Sjoerd Huismans.Support the show: https://abonnement.trouw.nl/?otag=t2ejen&utm_source=tr&utm_medium=interne_referral&utm_content=footer&mid=CAM-koj66x%7CTCH-koj6xr%7CTCO-lx2qmx%7CCTY-5g6nol%7CCCO-5g6nol%7CPRG-4o96woSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 238 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, the US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting president and several Russian-flagged vessels, and the UK extends a general licence. The SEC brings insider trading charges, while in the UK, the FRC closes its investigation into KPMG. Additionally, the episode covers Transparency International's assessment of global financial secrecy 10 years after the ‘Panama Papers', and there is a reported cyber-attack on Hasbro. A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

A Jamhuriyar Nijar, ra'ayoyi sun banbanta a kan shawarar da gwamnatin ƙasar ta yanke na kafa ƙungiyoyi waɗanda za ta bai wa horo tare da riƙe makamai don kare garuruwa daga hare-haren Ƴanbindiga. A cewar gwamnati, jami'an ƙungiyoyin kare kan, za su kasance sojoji, da ƴansanda da sauran jami'an tsaron da suka yi ritaya, waɗanda za a riƙa biyansu kuɗin alawus. Kan wannan Nura Ado Suleiman ya tattauna da Mammane Wada na ƙungiyar Transparency International da ke bibiyar lamurra a ƙasar ta Nijar. Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron tattaunawarsu............

According to Transparency International, Australia is ranked the 10th least corrupt country in the world. So, to what degree should our Local, State and Federal Governments be transparent.Today, our guest Speaker Mike explores the role of a government under God and its responsibility according to the Gospel.A message by Mike Southon

In deze aflevering van Follow the Money interviewt spreekt Annette van Soest met Lousewies van der Laan, directeur van Transparency International Nederland. De wereld verkeert in een corruptiecrisis. En die wordt alleen maar erger, want de bestrijding van corruptie stagneert. Daarvoor waarschuwde Transparency International eerder dit jaar. De oorzaak, volgens de anticorruptie-waakhond, is gebrekkig leiderschap. Ook Nederland scoort historisch slecht op de Corruptie Perceptie Index van Transparency International. Ons land bungelt onderaan in de top-tien. De Nederlandse corruptie-aanpak hapert. Wat gaat er mis?

In deze aflevering van Follow the Money interviewt spreekt Annette van Soest met Lousewies van der Laan, directeur van Transparency International Nederland. De wereld verkeert in een corruptiecrisis. En die wordt alleen maar erger, want de bestrijding van corruptie stagneert. Daarvoor waarschuwde Transparency International eerder dit jaar. De oorzaak, volgens de anticorruptie-waakhond, is gebrekkig leiderschap. Ook Nederland scoort historisch slecht op de Corruptie Perceptie Index van Transparency International. Ons land bungelt onderaan in de top-tien. De Nederlandse corruptie-aanpak hapert. Wat gaat er mis?

What does accountability look like in a world shaped by AI, geopolitics, and rising stakeholder expectations? In this episode, Robin Hodess of GRI explores how the role of sustainability reporting is shifting and why companies that treat it as strategic data, not compliance, will be better positioned to compete.In this episode of Sustainable EdgeHost Joachim Nahem, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Position Green, sits down with Robin Hodess, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), to explore how corporate accountability is being reshaped in a world defined by geopolitical tension, technological disruption, and rising expectations. As the original standard setter for sustainability reporting—emerging from initiatives that followed major environmental crises like Exxon Valdez—GRI has played a central role in defining how companies measure and communicate their impact. But today, the landscape is far more complex. Accountability is no longer limited to environmental damage. It now includes issues such as data privacy, AI, social inequality, governance, and the broader role of business in society.Robin Hodess unpacks how sustainability reporting is evolving from a compliance exercise into a critical source of strategic insight. She explains why businesses must move beyond fragmented frameworks and focus on what truly matters, using data to navigate risk, identify opportunities, and make better decisions.Learn about:From reporting to decision making: Why sustainability data is becoming essential for strategy, risk management, and long-term business growthThe expanding scope of accountability: How issues like AI, data centres, nature, and social impact are redefining what companies are responsible forComplexity vs clarity: Why more frameworks and regulation have created confusion and how leaders can focus on what truly mattersMateriality in practice: How companies can prioritize the most relevant impacts without being overwhelmed by the breadth of ESG topicsGlobal fragmentation and standards: What rising geopolitical tensions mean for reporting requirements and why harmonisation matters more than everThe business value of transparency: Why 73 percent of studies show a positive link between sustainability reporting and financial performanceLeadership and credibility: How companies can rebuild trust by moving beyond claims and focusing on evidence, progress, and accountabilityAbout Robin HodessRobin Hodess is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world's leading standard setter for sustainability reporting. With a career spanning finance, ethics, and global governance, she has held senior roles at Transparency International and other international organisations. Robin brings a long term perspective on corporate transparency, accountability, and the role of business in addressing global challenges. Under her leadership, GRI continues to shape how companies measure, manage, and communicate their impact in an increasingly complex world.Resources from this episode:From Impact to Income: How sustainability reporting affects the bottom Line: Decoding biodiversity impacts: A practical guide to corporate reporting with the GRI Standards: Case studies on reporting with GRI 101 and TNFD: Resources from this episode:From Impact to Income: How sustainability reporting affects the bottom Line: Decoding biodiversity impacts: A practical guide to corporate reporting with the GRI Standards: Case studies on reporting with GRI 101 and TNFD:

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released annually by Transparency International, is one of the most widely used indicators for measuring perceived levels of public sector corruption. In the 2025 ranking, […]

Aféra kolem investic Spojených arabských emirátů do krypto firmy vlastněné z většiny rodinou Donalda Trumpa znovu rozvířila debatu možné korumpovatelnosti amerického prezidenta. Jak se dají kryptoměny a krypto společnosti ke korupci použít? Jak je využívá rodina Trumpových? A je možné Spojené státy stále vnímat jako lídra v boji proti korupci?Host: Scott Greytak - protikorupční právník a zástupce ředitele Transparency International v USAČlánek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam ZprávySledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

This episode assesses the "transition"—if that is the correct word—in Venezuela nine weeks after the January 3 U.S. military operation that extracted Nicolás Maduro. This conversation with Laura Dib, director of WOLA's Venezuela program, and Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, focus particularly on the role of oil, the country's largest source of foreign exchange by far. Dr. Monaldi acknowledges that oil revenues have increased significantly. However, these revenues now flow into a U.S.-controlled account. The lack of transparency around this fund—including unknown balances and unclear disbursement rules—is deeply concerning. Dib emphasizes that ordinary Venezuelans have yet to feel material improvements. Over 12.4 million out of perhaps 29 million Venezuelans facing severe humanitarian needs, and "when Venezuelans go to a supermarket right now, they don't really feel a change." While more than 600 political prisoners have been released since January, over 700 remain detained, and the repressive apparatus that sustained Maduro's government remains largely intact under Delcy Rodriguez's control. Dr. Monaldi explains that Venezuela needs approximately $100 billion in oil sector investment to restore production to levels seen twenty years ago. Yet the recent reform of Venezuela's hydrocarbons law grants the oil minister enormous discretion over tax rates and contract allocation, creating precisely the kind of uncertainty that deters serious investment. Monaldi and Dib note that Venezuela currently lacks even a published national budget, and its ranking as the third most corrupt country on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index reflects the dismantlement of democratic institutions. Dr. Monaldi draws a parallel to post-Soviet Russia, warning that how oil contracts are allocated in the coming months could determine the country's trajectory for decades—either creating a transparent system or enriching a new class of oligarchs. Both guests stress that sustainable economic recovery is impossible without meaningful progress toward the rule of law. "Oil companies do not care about democracy... they do focus on the rule of law. And in the case of Venezuela, I don't think we will see any stable rule of law unless we get a transition to democracy," Dr. Monaldi says. With their current leverage, oil firms should push for democratic reforms as a condition of investment, Dib suggests. She calls on the U.S. Congress to exercise oversight and notes that the administration's stated goals—regional security and reducing migration—cannot be achieved without addressing the humanitarian emergency and rebuilding institutions. Both guests express concern that the Trump administration appears focused narrowly on oil production rather than the broader institutional reforms necessary for Venezuela's long-term stability. " I don't see any indication that a system is being built for this to happen in the proper way," Monaldi warns. Expectations are rising in Venezuela, but they will not be met without transparency, accountability, democracy, and the rule of law.

The Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books every month heard on 11 March from Professor Robert Barrington, from the University of Sussex about his book, out in July, Corrupted Kingdom. He explains what has happened over the years. He argues for change and is optimistic about making it happen but documents concern about the decline in public standards. We also hear from Dominic Martin, who is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for East Hampshire, about Transparency International, which Robert led.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 228 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, significant enforcement actions as the US Treasury sanctions Iran's "shadow fleet" and procurement networks, while FinCEN moves to cut Swiss bank MBaer off from the American financial system. In the UK, Transparency International's report on £5.9 billion in trade between UK Overseas Territories and Russia, alongside the SFO's first use of Unexplained Wealth Orders and its successful £283,000 confiscation order against Harlequin fraudster David Ames. Furthermore, we examine Europol's dismantling of a multinational cocaine laundering network and a new UNODC report exposing the $18 billion global waste trafficking industry. Finally, we cover the appointment of Graham McNulty as Interim Director of the SFO and the strategic highlights from the FATF's 2024–2025 Annual Report.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

1. Claims about U.S. immigration and corruption The U.S. has historically admitted immigrants from countries labeled as “highly corrupt” by Transparency International. Examples mentioned include South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, among others. Vetting immigrants from these countries is “nearly impossible” due to poor record‑keeping, bribery, and document fraud. 2. Reference to Trump administration policies Donald Trump previously restricted immigration from certain nations via executive orders. These restrictions were due to corruption concerns and an inability to verify documents from those regions. 3. Criticism of the Biden administration The Biden administration continued issuing visas to individuals from these “corrupt” nations, citing specific visa numbers (e.g., Venezuelan admissions). Allowing potentially unvetted migrants into the U.S. 4. Concerns about fraudulent documents Applicants in corrupt nations can obtain fake documents—birth certificates, police records, passports, diplomas—via bribes. This is presented as a major risk to U.S. vetting systems. 5. Political commentary on Democratic leaders Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Gavin Newsom are criticized for acknowledging migration problems while also condemning Trump’s approach. Democrats are both: admitting migration has become “destabilizing” and simultaneously criticizing U.S. border enforcement agencies. 6. Claims of “chaos” caused by Democratic policies The narrative argues that Democrats created disorder at the border and in U.S. cities. The author asserts Trump is “cleaning up the mess” and that this angers political opponents. 7. Accusations of unfair comparisons to authoritarian regimes Democrats comparing U.S. immigration enforcement agencies to authoritarian “secret police” or Nazi‑like forces. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of This Week in AML, Elliot and John unpack a wide-ranging set of global developments impacting financial crime compliance. They preview key agenda items from the FATF Plenary in Mexico City, including new mutual evaluations and technology-focused initiatives. The conversation also examines Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, highlighting troubling downward trends among high-scoring democracies, including the U.S. Elliot and John also explore the EU's proposed sanctions package targeting Russian crypto activity, the FTC's latest ransomware oversight report, new OFAC actions related to Hezbollah, recent enforcement in the crypto fraud space, and ongoing gaps in U.S. regulation of the antiquities market. Additional topics include global efforts to combat illicit gold trafficking, Jersey's move toward comprehensive modern slavery legislation, and seasonal warnings about romance‑investment scams.

На 124-м месцы (са 182) размясцілі Беларусь складальнікі Індэкса ўспрымання карупцыі. Паводле экспертаў з Transparency International, нашы суседзі па рэйтынгу — заходнеафрыканская дзяржава Тога і ўсходнеафрыканскае Джыбуці. Расія ў гэтым рэйтынгу знаходзіцца побач з Чадам і Гандурасам на 157 месцы, але гэта не той выпадак, калі можна Беларусі асабліва ганарыцца. Дакладней, не Беларусі, а Лукашэнку і яго паплечнікам, якія такую “ўнікальную дзяржаўную мадэль” пабудавалі. З іншага боку, відаць, акурат яна і дапамагае “сям'і” набіваць кішэні. І трымаць беларусаў у падпарадкаванні. Хай сабе гэта і прыводзіць да недахопу працоўных рук Пра што сведчаць вынікі “карупцыйнага” рэйтынгу ад Transparency International, і куды падзеўся галоўны змагар з карупцыяй краіны, Лукашэнка? Чаму на прадпрыемствах ізноў не хапае працоўных рук, і якім чынам улады збіраюцца вырашаць гэта пытанне? Ці кампенсаваў рэжым 18 мільярдаў долараў, страчаных на вайне ва Украіне ў першыя яе два гады, і ці пражывуць дэмсілы без грантаў? Гэтыя ды іншыя эканамічныя тэмы абмяркоўваем у жывым эфіры Еўрарадыё з эксперткай у сферы дзяржаўнага кіравання і міжнароднага развіцця, магістаркай эканомікі, прадстаўніцай па эканоміцы і фінансах Аб'яднанага пераходнага кабінета Алісай Рыжычэнка

Reaksie word ontvang op Namibië wat sy swakste telling in meer as 20 jaar op Transparency International se jongste Korrupsiepersepsie-indeks behaal het. Die swak prestasie word onderstreep deur wetgewing soos die Wet op Toegang tot Inligting en die Fluitjieblaserbeskermingswet wat steeds nie geïmplementeer is nie. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Graham Hopwood, die direkteur van die Instituut van Beleidsnavorsing gepraat.

The head of New South Wales police says officers "did what they needed to do" at a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney. Video shows police punching protestors at the event, held to oppose a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the wake of the antisemitic Bondi Beach attack. Also, the watchdog Transparency International says public sector corruption is worsening around the world, with the US and UK getting their worst-ever ratings in the group's annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Nairobi condemns Russia for recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. And the British Museum pays $4.8m for a piece of jewellery from the reign of Henry VIII, found by a metal detectorist. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Cuba has warned international airlines that jet fuel will no longer be available, signalling a deepening energy crunch as the US seeks to squeeze Cuba's oil supply. We find out what this means for tourism. Transparency International says corruption is worsening worldwide, with the global average score in its Corruption Perceptions Index at its lowest level in more than a decade. Our International Business Correspondent Theo Leggett explains what is driving the deterioration - and why it matters for investment and growth. And one Insurance company says it has launched the first insurance comparison app built on ChatGPT, letting customers shop for cover by “chatting” rather than filling in forms. The move has unsettled investors, knocking shares in comparison and insurance sites amid fears AI could disrupt the sector. We hear from one Insurance CEO on how AI could change the way people buy insurance. (Picture: Airplane on a runway in Cuba. Credit: Getty Images).

Mark Carney's government has discreetly begun buying key components for 14 more US-made F-35 fighter jets. US President Donald Trump threatens to block opening of new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. Ottawa commits $84M to install more than 8,000 EV chargers. Transparency International says 50 countries, including US and UK have dropped down the scale on its global index of corruption. Captian of the Canadian women's Olympic hockey time Marie-Philip Poulin will not paly in today's game against the United States. Canada wins first silver medal of the Olympic Winter Games in Short track Mixed Team Relay speedskating.

Classifica sulla percezione della corruzione di Transparency International: l'Italia continua a peggiorare. Con noi Giuseppe Busia, Presidente dell'ANAC - Autorità Nazionale Anticorruzione. Stretta di Israele in Cisgiordania, ma Trump si oppone all'annessione. Andiamo a Gerusalemme dove c'è Roberto Bongiorni, inviato de Il Sole 24 ORE. Oggi il Giorno del Ricordo in memoria delle vittime delle Foibe. Ci colleghiamo con Cristina Bonadei, nostra collaboratrice da Trieste.

The Anti-Corruption Taskforce's first report suggests public sector fraud is almost certainly under-reported. It analysed six agencies - including Corrections, Inland Revenue and Sport New Zealand. The Serious Fraud Office-led taskforce found 446 suspected cases of internal fraud or corruption, over 15 months. Transparency International NZ executive director Julie Haggie says this is a 'significant' report highlighting many internal issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deutschland hat sich beim Thema Korruption verbessert. Weltweit nimmt die Korruption aber zu. Das sind die Ergebnisse des diesjährigen Korruptionswahrnehmungs-Indexes von Transparency International. Von Anja Dobrodinsky

(01:00): Hvilke konsekvenser kan Epsteins relation til Mette Marit og retssagen mod hendes søn få for det norske kongehus? Medvirkende: Line Bjerre Christensen, kongehushistoriker og foredragsholder. (13:00): Skal hjemmeværnet lade være med at forsøge at rekruttere nye medlemmer? Medvirkende: Jon Stephensen, løsgænger i Folketinget. (30:00): Er pensionister i udlandet mindre berettiget til fødevarecheck? Medvirkende: Hans Kristian Skibby, folketingsmedlem for Danmarksdemokraterne. (41:00): Er det kritisabelt politikere har fået gratis håndboldbilletter? Medvirkende: Jesper Olsen, formand for Transparency International. Værter: Mathias Wissing & Peter Marstal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this roundtable episode of the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, Lisa Fine and Ellen Hunt are joined by whistleblower attorney Mary Inman and Professor Kate Kenny from the University of Galway to explore what really happens when women speak up. Drawing on Professor Kenny's decade-long research on whistleblowing—including recent work with Transparency International—the conversation looks at why women whistleblowers often experience greater challenges, which deter them from raising concerns or deciding to leave a job, as opposed to speaking up. The discussion unpacks how gender stereotypes, gaslighting, and organizational culture shape how concerns are received, and why women are more likely to speak up when strong protections, anonymity, and collective reporting options are in place. Mary Inman adds a practitioner's perspective, sharing what she sees in real cases and why many women choose to report together rather than go it alone. As Ethics and Compliance practitioners think about how to help people speak up, this episode challenges us to look at our programs and to make improvements to support anyone raising concerns.

Ministrem zemědělství nejspíš od příštího týdne bude Martin Šebestyán, kterého nominovalo hnutí SPD. Nejčastěji se v souvislosti s jeho nominací mluví o možném střetu zájmů. V letech 2013 až 2022 byl totiž generálním ředitelem Státního zemědělského intervenčního fondu, přičemž třeba podle Transparency International měl jednat ve prospěch Agrofertu Andreje Babiše. „Poté, co odešel z postu šéfa SZIF, začal pracovat jako lobbista v jedné organizaci, která sdružuje velké zemědělské podniky, a to včetně Agrofertu. Ve vedení té lobbistické skupiny jsou i lidé z Agrofertu, takže to propojení je značné," dodává ve Výtahu Respektu Filip Zelenka. Je běžné, že by se stal lobbista ministrem? Bude Šebestyán požadovat, aby Agrofert vrátil dotace? Jaké jsou jeho priority v čele ministerstva zemědělství? A pro koho je jeho nominace dobrá, nebo naopak špatná zpráva?

durée : 00:02:47 - Debout la Terre - par : Camille Crosnier - Plusieurs organisations dont Transparency International accusent l'entreprise française, numéro un des producteurs de bananes en Afrique, de violations des droits humains et de l'environnement dans ses plantations de bananes au Cameroun. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Oslo is the centre of global attention this week as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was presented, in absentia, to Maria Corina Machado – for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela.Venezuela is currently ranked as one of the most corrupt countries globally by Transparency International, struggling with widespread issues like money laundering, narco/terror financing, and international sanctions.In this episode, your Laundry hosts – Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – are revealing: how financial crime is a threat to peace. The panel discuss: how the movement of dark money has real world consequences, how corruption erodes trust in governments, and whether compliance can lead to a safer world.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEditor: Dominic Delargy____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Au Cameroun, quatre ONG mettent en demeure La Compagnie fruitière et sa filiale Les plantations du Haut-Penja (PHP), plus gros exportateur de bananes du pays. Transparency International et ses partenaires dénoncent des violations des droits humains visant les travailleurs et les riverains des bananeraies. Ces accusations s'appuient sur les témoignages d'une cinquantaine de travailleurs, anciens ou toujours en poste. Ils décrivent des journées de travail de 12 à 15 heures, des licenciements abusifs, des titularisations qui ne viennent que trop rarement, même après dix ans de service, etc. Ils évoquent aussi des heures passées dans les bananeraies au contact des pesticides, le plus souvent sans protection. « Pour produire des bananes qui vont être ensuite exportées sur le marché, notamment sur le marché européen, on a recours à des pesticides, dont certains très dangereux, voire interdits au sein de l'Union européenne, détaille Chloé Rousset, chargée de campagne sur la dignité au travail pour l'ONG Action Aid France. Normalement, il faut être doté d'un certain nombre d'équipements de protection. Mais ce qu'on a vu sur des photos et sur des vidéos envoyées par les travailleurs, et ce qu'on nous a dit dans les témoignages, c'est qu'en réalité, les gens n'ont pas ces équipements. » Conditions de travail et impacts environnementaux Certains habitants vivant autour des 3 000 hectares de plantations se plaignent également d'épandages aériens et de déversements d'eau usée. Le travail de documentation sur les conditions de travail au sein des Plantations du Haut-Penja (PHP) a débuté il y a plus de dix ans. Il s'agit aujourd'hui d'une mise en demeure destinée à alerter La Compagnie fruitière des agissements de sa filiale, précise Henri Njoh Manga Bell, président de Transparency International Cameroun : « Nous ne sommes pas des va-t-en-guerre. Il est question dans un premier temps de demander à ces actionnaires de mettre une pression sur leur filiale locale pour qu'elle respecte le devoir de vigilance qui lui incombe dans son exploitation. » Les Plantations du Haut-Penja dominent les exportations de bananes au Cameroun : près de 80%. L'an dernier, 153 000 tonnes ont été exportées, en majorité vers l'Europe. La société gagne des parts de marché, et sa maison mère française, La Compagnie fruitière, a mis en place des partenariats, notamment avec l'ONG WWF, pour développer le bio. Des améliorations salariales encore « insuffisantes » Depuis les premières alertes, des efforts ont été faits, assure Chloé Rousset, mais ils restent largement insuffisants selon elle. « On nous a dit sur place qu'il y avait eu des améliorations. Par exemple, on est un peu plus payés qu'il y a dix ans. Encore une fois, il y a l'inflation, donc, encore heureux. Pour autant, la société mère de la PHP, la Compagnie fruitière, a des obligations légales : elle doit respecter le droit français et notamment la loi sur le devoir de vigilance. Et ce qu'on observe, c'est que le plan de vigilance est très insuffisant par rapport à tous les problèmes observés sur le terrain. » La Compagnie fruitière réagit et estime que « les affirmations rapportées sont graves et ne correspondent en rien aux politiques » de la société et de ses filiales. Elle rappelle « avoir conclu depuis plusieurs années un plan de vigilance ainsi qu'un code de conduite anti-corruption ». À lire aussiLa banane africaine entre concurrence latino-américaine et exigences salariales

« Avant la fin de l'année, Madagascar va lancer des poursuites judiciaires contre le président déchu Andry Rajoelina », a annoncé ce lundi 1er décembre sur RFI la nouvelle ministre de la Justice de Madagascar, Fanirisoa Ernaivo. Depuis son exfiltration par la France, le 12 octobre dernier, Andry Rajoelina vit sans doute à Dubaï, où il a placé une partie de sa fortune. Mais il est soupçonné par les nouvelles autorités malgaches de graves faits de corruption. En ligne d'Antananarivo, la ministre de la Justice fait le point, au micro de Christophe Boisbouvier, sur les procédures contre les dignitaires de l'ancien régime de Madagascar. RFI : Fanirisoa Ernaivo, le régime d'Andry Rajoelina est accusé de multiples actes de corruption. Est-ce que vous n'êtes pas submergée par le nombre de dossiers ? Fanirisoa Ernaivo : Effectivement, nous sommes submergées par un grand nombre de dossiers qui n'ont pas pu être instruits au moment où j'étais encore au pouvoir. À lire aussiMadagascar: la société civile critique la trajectoire prise par la transition L'une des causes de l'insurrection du mois d'octobre, c'est le manque d'eau et d'électricité à Antananarivo, est-ce que la société étatique Jirama, qui produit et distribue l'eau et l'électricité, a été l'objet de graves détournements ? Je ne pourrais vous dire oui ou non, parce qu'il y a des détournements et la mauvaise gouvernance dans la Jirama. Mais ça, je ne pourrais en parler dans l'affirmatif sans avoir un dossier devant moi. Et nous sommes en train de faire un audit des contrats de la Jirama au niveau du gouvernement. Et c'est là, après cet audit, après la révision de ces contrats, qu'on pourra parler de quel est vraiment le détournement de pouvoir dont on pourrait accuser quelques personnes et quelques entités dans cette histoire de défaillance de la Jirama. Est-ce que parmi les personnes soupçonnées d'être impliquées dans ces détournements à la Jirama, il y a le milliardaire en fuite, Mame Ravatomanga ? Pour l'instant, on est en train de commencer. Je n'ai même pas encore eu le dossier devant mes yeux. Et donc, sans vouloir tout de suite spoiler le contenu de cet audit, je vais dire qu'il y a des personnes dont, éventuellement, l'opérateur économique, Mame Ravatomanga, plusieurs sociétés, dont il a des branches, pourraient être mises en cause dans les résultats de cet audit. Des sociétés qu'il contrôle de façon indirecte ? Voilà. Dans la filière du litchi, il y avait une société écran qui s'appelait Litchi Trading Company, LTC, et par laquelle transitaient les fonds entre importateurs et exportateurs. Et du coup, tous les exportateurs malgaches viennent d'être approchés par les enquêteurs du Bianco, le bureau indépendant anticorruption. Est-ce à dire que ce sont tous les exportateurs malgaches de Litchi qui ont trempé dans de graves détournements d'argent ? On ne va pas parler de détournement, on va parler d'évasion fiscale. Concernant le dossier Litchi, du groupement des exportateurs de litchi, en effet, il y a eu la création de cette entité qui s'appelle GEL, Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchi. Normalement, ce groupement devait être institué pour pouvoir acheter à des prix avantageux pour les producteurs et pour revendre à l'exportation à des prix avantageux pour l'État et les exportateurs, en termes de retour de rapatriement de devises. Mais ces exportateurs-là, donc, ils vont collecter la production des produits, des producteurs locaux, et ils vont revendre toute la production à une société qui s'appelle LTC, qui est basée à Maurice, et donc qui devient le principal débouché de toute la production malgache. Alors que ce LTC, il s'avère que ça appartient à quelques têtes des membres du GEL. Et cela, donc, s'apparente à plafonner les devises issues de cette exportation au niveau de la vente effectuée entre le GEL et les exportateurs. Après, la LTC, la LitchiTrading Company, va revendre toute la production à d'autres distributeurs qui sont vraiment les vrais distributeurs de l'litchi dans le monde. Mais leur chiffre d'affaires va s'arrêter au niveau de la LTC, qui reste à Maurice. La fameuse société écran ? Voilà, la fameuse société écran. Et donc, du coup, l'État malgache va pouvoir rapatrier juste les devises qui ont été payées au niveau du GEL vers LTC. Et ça s'arrête là. Ça permet de cacher une grande partie des bénéfices ? Ça permet de soustraire une grande partie des bénéfices issus de cette exportation de litchis. Et comme la société est mauricienne, même s'il y a quelques membres du GEL qui sont derrière cette société, Madagascar pense qu'il y a quand même une lésion envers l'État malgache et le fisc malgache, parce que nous, nous ne savons pas donc quel est le vrai chiffre d'affaires du GEL. Parce que ça s'arrête à Maurice. Et combien d'opérateurs économiques sont visés par cette enquête ? Je ne suis pas encore en mesure de vous donner des noms ni des chiffres. Parce que l'enquête est en cours. Ce dossier de GEL LTC est actuellement en instruction parallèle entre Bianco Madagascar, PNF en France. Le parquet national financier et la FCC à Maurice  La commission d'enquête financière de l'île Maurice ? Voilà. Et pour cette enquête-là, le dossier a été déposé en 2021 par Transparency International.  Et il a été réouvert ici à Madagascar à notre arrivée au mois d'octobre dernier. D'accord. Donc l'enquête redémarre depuis le mois d'octobre ? On va dire qu'elle a débuté à Madagascar depuis fin octobre. Donc l'enquête redémarre depuis le mois d'octobre ? Depuis le changement de régime ? Voilà. Ça je voulais le préciser. Donc là actuellement, je n'ai pas encore tous les éléments d'information parce qu'il y a des enquêtes là-dessus. Mais ce qui est sûr, c'est que Mame Ravatomanga est parmi les personnes qui sont directement ou indirectement dans le LTC. Mais ce sera les résultats de l'enquête qui vont le confirmer s'il dirige directement ou indirectement cette société. LTC, Litchi Trading Company, la fameuse société écran ? Dans tous les cas, il dirige cette société. Cette société lui appartient et c'est là que je dis directement ou indirectement. Et il y a d'autres personnes également, je pense. Mais on le saura plus tard. Et donc l'infraction qui est constituée dans ce dossier est donc une évasion fiscale au détriment de l'État malgache. Et l'Ile Maurice est donc coopérative pour identifier le montant et la gravité de l'évasion fiscale. Autre dossier emblématique, Madame la Ministre, celui de 5 avions Boeing 777 qui ont été livrés clandestinement à une compagnie iranienne, Mahan Air. Malgré les sanctions américaines contre l'Iran, les certificats d'immatriculation de ces 5 avions ont été décernés à Madagascar. Alors où en est l'enquête ? Actuellement, nous sommes également sur ce dossier conjointement avec Maurice, le FBI et Madagascar. Nous avons repris les enquêtes au fond sur les principales personnes auteurs ou co-auteurs ou témoins. Et nous avons convoqué l'ancien ministre des Transports, pour être entendu au niveau du pôle anticorruption. Mais son avocat a répondu que le pôle anticorruption n'était pas compétent pour entendre l'ancien ministre. Sur lequel nous avons répondu que selon l'article 134 de la Constitution, pour les infractions de crimes ou délits qui sont extérieures à la fonction de ministre, même les ministres et les personnes assujetties à la haute cour de justice sont justiciables devant les tribunaux de droit commun, donc le pôle anticorruption, sans passer par la haute cour de justice. D'accord. Donc on attend s'il va s'exécuter ou pas selon cet article 134. Il y a plusieurs autres personnes qui ont été indiquées. Et qui ont été réentendues dans le cadre de cette enquête. Elles sont passées en enquête au fond, devant le pôle anticorruption, dans le cadre de cette enquête. Je n'ai pas le nombre de personnes qui sont citées dans le dossier Alors on retrouve aussi dans ce dossier apparemment le nom de Mame Ravatomanga, le milliardaire qui s'est enfui à l'île Maurice. Puisque selon nos confrères du site d'information scoop.mu, c'est ce milliardaire qui aurait usé de ses bonnes relations, avec les autorités malgaches et l'aviation civile malgache, pour faire homologuer ces 5 Boeings à destination de l'Iran. Et pour cela il aurait touché une commission de 5 millions d'euros ? Oui en effet c'est ressorti dans le dossier qu'il a perçu ce montant de 5 millions d'euros ou de dollars, pour permettre la délivrance de la première immatriculation de ces 5 avions. Immatriculation provisoire. D'accord. ll y a 1, 2, 3, je pense qu'il y a plusieurs personnes qui ont soutenu ce fait. Mais surtout il y a 2 personnes qui sont les témoins clés, témoins mais mis en cause aussi, dans cette remise de somme d'argent. Notamment les personnes qui lui ont remis la somme, et la personne qui a servi d'intermédiaire à cette remise. Je ne peux pas vous dire les noms pour protéger leur témoignage, si elles sont également mises en cause. Mais donc il y a 2 personnes. Et c'est 2 personnes qui devaient confirmer ce fait Alors vous parlez du FBI, le bureau d'investigation fédéral des Etats-Unis. Est-ce qu'il y a actuellement sur le sol de Madagascar des inspecteurs du FBI ? Actuellement non, mais on a demandé leur collaboration sur ce dossier. Je pense qu'ils sont encore sur ce dossier, mais aux Etats-Unis, mais pas encore à Madagascar. Alors quand le milliardaire Mame Ravatomanga a quitté Madagascar pour l'île Maurice, vous avez été mandatée, vous n'étiez pas encore ministre à l'époque, vous avez été mandatée par les nouvelles autorités malgaches pour aller à Port-Louis et pour obtenir l'extradition de monsieur Ravatomanga. Où en est la procédure ? Je vais rectifier. Ma mission sur Maurice, c'était de représenter le nouveau gouvernement, les nouveaux dirigeants de l'Etat malgache pour suivre le dossier et faire toutes les diligences concernant ce dossier. Et donc rapporter à Maurice toutes les infractions, toutes les actions commises sur Madagascar par Ravatomanga et consorts, faire un état de toutes les procédures qui existent à Madagascar contre Mame Ravatomanga et consorts, appuyer la plainte qui a été déposée par un Malgache à Maurice contre Mame Ravatomanga et consorts, et dans le cadre de tout cela, faire écho d'un mandat d'arrêt international décerné à Madagascar contre Mame Ravatomanga, et ce mandat d'arrêt doit être soldé par une extradition. Une extradition à la fin de toutes ces procédures, en sachant qu'une extradition ne peut être effectuée qu'à la fin d'une procédure. Quelle est la situation judiciaire de Mame Ravatomanga aujourd'hui à l'île Maurice ? Il est en état d'arrestation et comme son état de santé s'est dégradé depuis son arrivée à Maurice jusqu'à ce jour, il est en état d'arrestation mais il passe donc sa détention dans une clinique privée ou dans un hôpital. Son statut juridique est un état d'arrestation. Et que souhaitez-vous maintenant à son sujet ? Nous souhaitons poursuivre l'enquête sur les plusieurs dossiers dans lesquels il est impliqué à Madagascar et nous avons demandé des commissions rogatoires internationales à Maurice pour pouvoir faire ses auditions et les enquêtes sur sa personne, sur les personnes qui pourraient être impliquées avec lui et qui sont actuellement sur Maurice, notamment toute sa famille et ses collaborateurs et également faire des enquêtes financières sur ses sociétés à Maurice, conjointement avec la FCC. La commission d'enquête financière mauricienne. Et si au bout de cette enquête il y a procès, est-ce que vous souhaitez qu'il ait lieu à Maurice ou à Madagascar ? Je pense que pour l'instant il est plus judicieux qu'il reste à Maurice car à partir du moment où il sort de Maurice, on n'est plus sûr de rien. On n'est pas sûr qu'il va arriver à Madagascar, on n'est pas sûr qu'il va atterrir à Madagascar ou dans un autre pays. Sauf s'il y a extradition. L'extradition, je vous le dis, c'est après une condamnation. Nous pouvons le condamner ici à Madagascar et le faire condamner également à Maurice et ce ne serait qu'après cette condamnation qu'il va devoir rejoindre les prisons malgaches parce qu'en fait l'extradition c'est, on va dire, la réalisation d'un emprisonnement sur le territoire d'origine. C'est-à-dire ? C'est-à-dire malgache, là où s'est perpétrée l'infraction. Donc si je comprends bien, au bout de l'enquête actuelle, il pourrait y avoir un procès à Madagascar en l'absence de M. Ravatomanga. Et en cas de condamnation, il pourrait être ensuite extradé de Maurice à Madagascar, c'est ça ? Oui, et il pourrait également être jugé à Maurice par les autorités mauriciennes et peut-être soldé par une condamnation si les faits sont avérés. Il pourrait donc y avoir deux procès en parallèle ? Un à Maurice et un à Madagascar ? Exactement. Mais sur des faits différents alors ? Sur des faits différents. Au moment de l'insurrection du mois d'octobre, beaucoup d'autres dignitaires de l'ancien régime se sont enfuis, à commencer par le président, Andry Radjoelina, le Premier ministre, le président du Sénat. Alors du coup, beaucoup de Malgaches se demandent pourquoi vous n'avez pas lancé contre eux des mandats d'arrêt internationaux alors que vous l'avez fait contre M. Ravatomanga ? Si, on en a fait contre l'ancien maire de Tana. Il est impliqué dans un dossier où il y a plusieurs personnes qui sont placées sous mandat de dépôt et où lui-même est inculpé. Mais il a pu se soustraire à l'arrestation. On a lancé un mandat d'arrêt à Madagascar et internationaux contre lui au cas où il arriverait à sortir de Madagascar. Mais pour les autres, les mandats d'arrêt internationaux ne peuvent être faits que sur la base d'une procédure déjà ouverte. Or, aucune procédure n'a été ouverte, ni contre le président Andry Rajoelina, ni contre l'ancien Premier ministre, ni contre l'ancien président du Sénat ? Pas encore. Et justement, quelles sont les personnes contre qui vont être ouvertes des procédures ? Je ne dirais pas les noms parce qu'il y en a qui sont encore à Madagascar et qui risquent de s'enfuir si je vais dire les noms. Il y a des procédures qui ont déjà été ouvertes. Par exemple, pour Mame Ravatomanga, il y a eu ls Boeing 777. Il y a le dossier GEL-LTC. Avec ces deux procédures-là, qui étaient au PNF et au Bianco, il y a eu un mandat d'arrêt pour pouvoir permettre aux juridictions compétentes de procéder à une enquête envers Mame Ravatomanga. Il y a eu une procédure ouverte au niveau du Bianco et du pôle anticorruption contre Le Maire de Tana et Consort. Et comme il n'a pas pu se présenter à cette enquête, un mandat d'arrêt international a été décerné à son encontre également pour pouvoir le présenter devant la justice. On parle du maire d'Antananarivo ? On parle de l'ancien maire, oui. Pour Andry Rajoelina, en tant qu'ancien président, il faut qu'il soit présent. Il faut qu'il y ait une procédure ouverte et nous sommes en train de voir quelles sont les possibilités, ainsi que les autres membres du gouvernement. On est en train également de voir quelles sont les possibilités. Et une fois que ces possibilités de poursuites sont ouvertes, des convocations vont être envoyées. Convocations d'abord et puis mandat d'arrêt après. Et s'ils ne sont pas à Madagascar, donc des mandats d'arrêt internationaux. C'est comme ça en fait les procédures. On ne peut pas lancer tout de suite un mandat d'arrêt. Il faut d'abord qu'on ouvre l'enquête. Qu'on fasse les convocations. Et s'il est avéré que la personne n'est pas à Madagascar, on lance le mandat d'arrêt. Donc vous envisagez une procédure contre l'ancien président Andry Rajoelina ? Bien sûr. Pour toutes les personnes qui ont commis des infractions dans ce pays, il y aura des procédures qui seront ouvertes contre elles, y compris Andry Rajoelina. Et contre Andry Rajoelina, cette procédure pourrait-elle être ouverte d'ici la fin de l'année ? Bien sûr, avant la fin de l'année. Donc dans les semaines qui viennent ? Je ne pourrais pas vous dire dans combien de temps. Avant la fin de l'année. Et sur quelle base ? Sur quels faits précis ? Quand la procédure sera ouverte, vous aurez la communication là-dessus. Plus les avocats de la défense savent moins longtemps à l'avance, moins ils peuvent se défendre. Et préparer leurs alibis. Donc je ne peux pas vous dire sur quelle base on va les inculper avant d'entamer la procédure. C'est sûr qu'ils vont être poursuivis. Mais on ne peut pas vous dire là tout de suite sur quelle base. Sinon ils vont anticiper les preuves, ils vont préparer leur défense, leurs alibis, etc. Et ça rentre dans le cadre du secret de l'instruction. C'est sûr que l'ancien président Andry Rajoelina va être poursuivi ? Voilà. Donc ça c'est une certitude. Alors on sait que beaucoup d'avoirs...Et je pense que lui-même, il n'ignore pas qu'il a commis des infractions dans ce pays. À lire aussiMadagascar: Emmanuel Macron propose au nouveau dirigeant malgache «l'appui de la France» pour la transition

Konflikt om en amerikansk fredsplan som ser ut som en rysk önskelista. Samtidigt pressas Zelenskyj av en korruptionsskandal på hemmaplan. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Finns det en baktanke med att den rysk-amerikanska planen kommer just nu? Följ med bakom rökridåerna i de senaste förhandlingarna för att få ett slut på Rysslands krig mot Ukraina. Medverkande: Boris Bondarev, rysk diplomat som hoppade av efter Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av Ukraina, Tetyana Nikolayenko, granskande journalist som avslöjat flera korruptionsskandaler i Ukraina, Arsenij, student i Kiev, Ulrik Åshuvud, generalsekreterare för Transparency International i Sverige, Nastya Krymova och hennes dotter Maritjka som anpassat sin lägenhet i Kiev efter de ständiga strömavbrotten till följd av ryska bombningar. Programledare: Ulrika Bergqvistulrika.bergqvist@sverigesradio.seReportrar: Lubna El-Shanti, Sveriges radios Ukrainakorrespondent, Andreas Liljeheden, Sveriges radios Brysselkorrespondent, Kajsa BoglindProducent: Johanna Melénjohanna.melen@sverigesradio.seTekniker: Rasmus Håkans

An unusual alliance of crossbenchers and the Coalition has forced an ongoing extension of Question Time in the Senate. They are demanding the Labor government immediately release the "jobs for mates" report, which it has withheld for two years. Critics, including Transparency International, say the government's refusal to release the report is further evidence of a "culture of secrecy" at a time when its integrity standards are under heightened scrutiny.

Roccamore-stifteren Frederikke Antonie Schmidt bliver hængt ud for at være en ubehagelig chef, modbydelig og lede med frygt. 13 nuværende og tidligere ansatte har fortalt Frihedsbrevet skrækhistorier og bl.a. mobning og bagtaleri, og de beskylder hende også for ikke at være i stand til at føle empati. Mette Frederiksens mand og Danmarks svar på en førstedame, Bo Tengberg, skal lave en dokumentar om Ukraine og Zelenskyj. Men det mener Transparency International er en rigtig dårlig ide. Vi ringer til en mand, der bor i Odessa og som forklarer os hvordan det står til med korruption i Ukraine. Din vært er Ditte Okman og i panelet sidder Niels Pinborg, Jonas Kuld Rathje, Jakob Steen Olsen og Per Kuskner. Og så får vi besøg af Jakob Garff, der arbejder på Børsen og som ved meget om Erik Damgaards business-op- og nedture. Nu er Erik nemlig tilbage i millionærklubben og vi laver et portræt af den kulørte rigmand! Følg Det, vi taler om i appen og lyt til nye episoder hver fredag.Følg Det, vi taler om på Facebook og @ditteokman på Instagram.Vært: Ditte OkmanProducer: Sarah Bech Podimo-ansvarlig: Mette SøndergaardVideo: Sofus Chammon og Frederik SchultzKAPITLER 00:00 VELKOMMEN 04:10 METTES MAND I NYE PROBLEMER 23:00 ROCCAMORES LEDE LEDER48:00 ERIK DAMGAARD ER TILBAGESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corruption defines both the perception and reality of government, eroding trust and even threatening national security. Today, the safeguards meant to keep our government accountable are failing. From the mass firing of inspectors general to congressional stock trading and Supreme Court ethics scandals, abuses of power are weakening public trust and raising fears that the U.S. could slide toward kleptocracy.In this episode, host Simone Leeper speaks with Mark Lee Greenblatt, former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Interior; Jodi Vittori, Georgetown University professor and expert on corruption and national security; and Kedric Payne, Vice President and General Counsel at Campaign Legal Center. Together, they trace America's long fight against corruption — from the founders' earliest fears to Watergate reforms — and examine how today's failures of accountability threaten American democracy. The episode closes with solutions for restoring integrity, eliminating conflicts of interest and rebuilding trust in American government. Timestamps:(00:05) — Why did Trump fire 17 inspectors general?(07:36) — How has corruption shaped U.S. history?(11:14) — What reforms followed Watergate?(18:22) — Why does corruption feel worse in daily life now?(23:01) — How did Trump weaken watchdog offices and ethics enforcement?(28:47) — Why does congressional stock trading undermine trust?(33:58) — What do Supreme Court ethics scandals reveal?(39:59) — Could the U.S. slide toward kleptocracy?(46:04) — How does corruption threaten national security?(56:57) — What reforms could restore accountability and integrity? Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Mark Lee Greenblatt is an expert on government ethics and compliance, an attorney and author. Most recently, he served as Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Interior. His work bolstered the integrity of the agency's programs, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department's $10 billion in grants and contracts and $12 billion in natural resource royalties. Mark was elected by the 74 Inspectors General to serve as the Chairman of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency in 2022. He previously served in leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He also served as an investigative counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice. He clerked for U.S. District Judge Anita Brody and was a litigator in two international law firms. Mark is the author of Valor, which tells untold stories of 21st century American soldiers, sailors and Marines who faced gut-wrenching decisions to overcome enormous odds. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, and he regularly appears in the news media. He graduated from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone scholar, and he earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University.Jodi Vittori is an expert on the linkages of corruption, state fragility, illicit finance and U.S. national security. She is a Professor of Practice and co-chair of the Global Politics and Security program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Jodi is also an associate fellow with RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security and was previously a non-resident fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Before joining the Georgetown University faculty, she was the U.S. Research and Policy Manager for Transparency International's Defense and Security Program and a senior policy advisor for Global Witness. Jodi also served in the U.S. Air Force; her overseas service included Afghanistan, Iraq, South Korea, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and she was assigned to NATO's only counter-corruption task force. She was an Assistant Professor and military faculty at the US Air Force Academy and the National Defense University. Jodi is also a founder and co-moderator of the Anti-Corruption Advocacy Network (ACAN), which facilitates information exchange on corruption-related issues amongst over 1,000 participating individuals and organizations worldwide. She is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and received her PhD in International Studies from the University of Denver.Kedric Payne leads the government ethics program at Campaign Legal Center, where he works to strengthen ethics laws and hold public officials accountable at the federal, state and local levels. He conducts investigations into government corruption and initiates legal actions against officials who violate the law. At CLC, Kedric has been at the forefront of advancing reforms on issues such as congressional stock trading, Supreme Court ethics enforcement, executive branch conflicts of interest, and state ethics commission autonomy. His legal work and analysis have been featured in major media outlets. He has also testified at congressional hearings on government ethics and accountability. Before joining CLC, Kedric built a broad legal career across all three branches of the federal government and in private practice. He began as a litigator at Cravath and later practiced political law at Skadden. He went on to serve as Deputy Chief Counsel at the Office of Congressional Ethics and as a Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he advised on federal ethics laws. Earlier in his career, he clerked for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.Links: Understanding Corruption and Conflicts of Interest in Government – CLC Holding Government Officials Accountable for Unlawful Conflict of Interest Violations – CLC Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism – NY Times CLC Sues to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Lawless, Unconstitutional Power Grab – CLC Elon Musk Stands to Gain Even More Wealth by Serving in Trump's Administration – CLC Is Musk Using the FAA to Benefit Himself and His SpaceX Subsidiary, Starlink? – CLC Have Wealthy Donors Bought the Trump Administration? – CLC How a Second Term Introduces More Conflicts of Interest for Trump – CLC CLC's Kedric Payne on Trump's Brazen Removal of Nation's Top Ethics Official – CLC The public won't get to see Elon Musk's financial disclosures. Here's why that matters.  – CBS  Justice Clarence Thomas Should Be Held Accountable Under Federal Ethics Law – CLC Judicial Conference Decision Lowers Ethics Standards for Federal Judges and U.S. Supreme Court – CLC Improving Ethics Standards at the Supreme Court – CLC The Justice Department Is In Danger Of Losing Its Way Under Trump – CLC Congress Has an Ethics Problem. Now It's Trying to Get Rid of Ethics Enforcement – CLC A Win for Ethics: CLC, Partners Succeed in Preserving Office of Congressional Conduct – CLC Crypto Political Fundraising Raises Questions About Senate Ethics Committee Efficacy – CLC Stopping the Revolving Door: Preventing Conflicts of Interest from Former Lobbyists – CLC The Trump Administration Has Opened the Door to More Corruption – CLC Solving the Congressional Stock Trading Problem – CLCAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Today, we start a two-part journey into the heart of Honduran society. Our focus will be on one man, Kurt Ver Beek, and the organization he co-founded, Association for a More Just Society (ASJ). Kurt is a professor of Sociology (Emeritus) at Calvin University and lead investigator for an agreement between Transparency International, the Honduran Government, and ASJ. For this first episode, we are joined by the reporter Ross Halperin, whose recent biography (here) of Kurt's ministry (New York Times profile here) paints a fascinating picture of a man dedicated to the cause of justice. While Ross and I do not discuss the entire scope of the book, we do focus on the criminal justice system and the many barriers erected for victims seeking relief. Ross and I talk about how he came to write the book, the work of ASJ in helping reduce the violence in Honduras, some of the main characters in the story, and much more. Ross attended Harvard University and worked under Mark A. R. Kleiman, one of the world's leading criminal-justice scholars. He started reporting this story in 2018 and has since spent much of his time in Honduras. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.

Transparency International says without a whole-of-government national anti-corruption strategy New Zealand remains at risk. 

Olena Tregub is a Ukrainian expert in policy analysis, policy design and reform implementation, with a special focus on corruption prevention in economic and security sectors. Since 2017 Olena has been Secretary General of NAKO (the Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Committee) – an international oversight body created by Transparency International. It's her mission to strengthen democratic oversight over defence spending, increase accountability and transparency of the sector, which is critical in wartime, and has become a hotly debated topic in the run-up to the 2024 US election. ----------DESCRIPTION:Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Efforts: Challenges and Triumphs Amid WarJoin us as we speak with Olena Tregub, Secretary General of the Independent Defense Anti-Corruption Committee (NAKO), on the critical role of anti-corruption in Ukraine's defense sector. Since 2017, NAKO, an oversight body created by Transparency International, has been working to enhance democratic oversight, accountability, and transparency in defense spending. In this engaging episode, Elena discusses the ongoing challenges and successes in the fight against corruption, especially during wartime, and the significant influence of civic protests on government actions. She reflects on the complexities of maintaining integrity in defense operations and the substantial impact of public and international support in pushing for reforms. This in-depth conversation delves into the importance of maintaining anti-corruption measures to ensure Ukraine's resilience and ultimate victory against Russian aggression.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Olena and Her Mission00:54 Welcoming Olena to the Channel01:24 The Heart of the Anti-Corruption Storm02:51 Zelensky's Response to Protests04:27 The Big Question: Conspiracy or Cockup?05:33 Zelensky's Anti-Corruption Journey08:22 The Role of Protests in Ukrainian Democracy12:26 Comparing Government Reactions to Protests20:24 The Importance of Anti-Corruption in Wartime23:29 The Role of International Partners28:19 The Future of Ukrainian Reforms37:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/OTregubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/olenatregub/https://cepa.org/author/olena-tregub/https://archive.kyivpost.com/author/olena-tregubhttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/olena-tregub/https://nako.org.ua/en/about----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUCK FUNDRAISER - GET A SILICON CURTAIN NAFO PATCH:Together with our friends at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub (the NAFO 69th Sniffing Brigade), we are teaming up to provide 2nd Battalion of 5th SAB with a pickup truck that they need for their missions. With your donation, you're not just sending a truck — you're standing with Ukraine.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-communityWhy NAFO Trucks Matter: Ukrainian soldiers know the immense value of our NAFO trucks and buses. These vehicles are carefully selected, produced between 2010 and 2017, ensuring reliability for harsh frontline terrain. Each truck is capable of driving at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles) without major technical issues, making them a lifeline for soldiers in combat zones.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-community----------

For this episode, regular host Robert Barrington is joined by two anticorruption experts from Australia. Nicole Rose is the Deputy Commissioner at The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and AJ Brown is a Professor of Public Policy and Law at Griffith University and the Chair of Transparency International's (TI) Australian chapter. Some of the main themes discussed in the episode include: - The extent and nature of corruption in Australia - The role of the newly-established NACC in addressing “grey corruption" - Effective approaches to anticorruption measures - The utility of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) - Uniquely Australian concepts of corruption - Top priorities in strengthening the anticorruption system. For more on corruption in liberal democracies, check out the previous episode: 134. Oguzhan Dincer & Michael Johnston on Corruption in America. Find out more about AJ's work here: https://experts.griffith.edu.au/18540-a-j-brown And the NACC here: https://www.nacc.gov.au/