Appalled by the tragic events of recent days, we – an organization focused on supporting locally-led efforts to tackle corruption and improve governance around the world – stand in solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine, in support of democracy and freedom, and in defiance of Putin’s invasion. We urge governments around the world to…
I took a break from sharing my top reads last month, which means that I’ve got more to choose from. Lots of interesting and useful things have come across my radar, with my radar set to identify things that come close to the core issue – leveraging collaborative and adaptive learning to shift power and…
Here at Global Integrity, we’ve been excited to see the direction which USAID is taking under the leadership of Ambassador Power (See for instance, the Ambassador’s November 2021 presentation of a “New Vision for Global Development”). The agency’s revitalized emphasis on supporting locally-led – but not locally-isolated – development is hugely welcome. This approach reflects…
Author: Izabela Chmielewska Unlocking Corruption: Why did we host this event? On December 8th, 2021 we held a joint pre-summit event with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) centered around Unlocking Corruption: Frontline Perspectives on Locally Led Solutions. The recently concluded Summit for Democracy and the OGP Global Summit this month created ripe ground to convene…
9.30-11.00 AM Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday 8th December Registration page Organized by Global Integrity and the Open Government Partnership Twenty-five years ago, Jim Wolfensohn, the President of the World Bank, spoke about the cancer of corruption. This helped to open up a wider conversation about the damage caused by corruption and the importance of taking…
October was a month full of three things. First, a series of fascinating conversations and interesting explorations, all around the terrain of richer, more innovative and more locally-led approaches to addressing complex challenges and nurturing effective systems. Second, engaging around the US-led Summit for Democracy and USAID’s new Anti-Corruption Task Force. And third, trying to…