THE WEEK IN CORRUPTION, 17 MAY 2019- FROM TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

THE WEEK IN CORRUPTION, 17 MAY 2019- FROM TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL Hi Are you a human living on Planet Earth in 2019? Then there’s a roughly two-thirds chance your government is represented at next month’s G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. And even if it’s not, you should care what happens there. Despite the current trend of escalating trade wars, isolationism and protectionism, the G20’s clout and global reach still make it an important forum for shaping policy. Solutions are needed, as the globalisation of world trade and finance has been accompanied by an internationalisation of corruption. That’s where we come in. This week we had the opportunity to engage with the G20’s Anti-Corruption Working Group on their anti-corruption proposals and make recommendations for how the world’s largest economies can advance the fight against corruption. We are particularly pushing for G20 countries to adopt High Level Principles on whistleblower protection that apply to both the public and private sector and meet best-practice standards like our principles for whistleblower legislation. We think the G20 can also make a big difference to gender equality and help reduce the disproportionate impact of corruption on women worldwide. G20 members should integrate gender-specific approaches in all anti-corruption work, especially whistleblowing, and support women’s participation in public life. Over the years, the G20 has made more than 60 anti-corruption commitments. They need to fully implement these and be open about how much progress they are making. When you see the G20 leaders shaking hands in Osaka next month, pay attention to what – if anything – they are agreeing to do differently, and join us in saying #G20takeaction.

News from Transparency International

Four ways the G20 can take the lead on anti-corruption The G20's Anti-Corruption Working group met in Mexico City this week, as part of its preparations for the summit. Together with our Mexican chapter, Transparencia Mexicana, we were there too, making the case for the G20 to take action in some key areas. Check out our recommendations!

New on Voices for Transparency

Despite everything, the people of Turkey are determined to choose democracy by Oya Özarslan, Executive Director of TI Turkey and board member of TI Turkey’s electoral system was once considered a strength in promoting political integrity in the country. Now, the fundamental principles of free and fair elections are being threatened — but people are determined to defend their democracy.

Portugal: The way ahead for anti-corruption by João Paulo Batalha, chair of TI Portugal Degrading trust between Portuguese citizens and government institutions is an increasing concern for political and opinion leaders. But even though corruption might seem fixed and powerful, it’s possible to defeat it, step by step, with eyes on the future.

Corruption in the news this week Top stories Germany: Tax raids across Germany sparked by ICIJ revelations ICIJ (15 May)

Tanzania: Tanzania was East Africa’s strongest democracy. Then came ‘The Bulldozer.’ The Atlantic (15 May)

France: Luxury villas, shell companies and fiscal fraud: French political power couple go on trial France 24 (13 May)

Latest News Global: Four more banks named in Deutsche Bank bribery lawsuit in London Bloomberg (16 May)

Global: Meet the Brazzaville Foundation: The royal-backed UK charity accused of ‘laundering’ the reputation of an oil-rich African autocrat Finance Uncovered (16 May, TI mention)

Russia: Head of FSB's secretive unit charged for $850K bribery Moscow Times (17 May) MANISHANKAR CEO-ANTI-CORRUPTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT®-CHENNAI Email: anticorruption.org2007@gmail.com. Mobile: 91 9087856137 Follow us on- twitter : @anticorp_2007