New Zealand, Denmark, Finland and Sweden 'cleaner' than most countries
New Zealand, Denmark, Finland and Sweden have been consistently ranked at the top of the Corruption Perceptions Index and are perceived to be the least… Read more
The epidemic of corruption
A couple of years ago the Transparency International rated violence-hit Jammu and Kashmir as the most corrupt state in India, after Bihar. Dr… Read more
The futility of a fast
Anna Hazare’s unprecedented battle to get an effective Lokpal enters phase II as he is set to sit on a day-long fast on December 11 at Jantar… Read more
UNCAC and India
Summary:India ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption, 2005 in May 2011. This was seen as a catalyst… Read more
Simplification of laws and procedures
The maze of laws, organizations, and practices that confront the ordinary citizen in his or her dealings with government encourage corruption and… Read more
What shouldn't happen is happening
“What is happening in this country?” asked Pranab Mukherjee, in the aftermath of the Sharad Pawar slapping incident. Citizens on… Read more
Mobile ALACS in Africa: Giving citizens from rural areas a voice
Laura Granado, Programme Coordinator in the Middle East and Africa Department, writes on the work of mobile Advocacy and Legal Advice… Read more
********** blogs about the "just one slap" controversy
Anna Hazare’s infamous remark "just one slap" after Sharad Pawar was attacked in Delhi last month has caused a lot of hue and cry amongst the… Read more
The amazing rise of ********** Hazare
Anna Hazare emerged as the new face of anti-corruption in India as he led a national movement against corruption. Hazare is also credited with transforming… Read more
Citizens ACTion for Governance
It is now widely acknowledged that India’s otherwise impressive growth rate and dynamic momentum will not yield the desired results for nation-building… Read more