KYIV, June 30, 2017 – Ukraine aims to improve management of its public resources, reduce corruption, and boost governance reform through the Strengthening Public Resource Management Project, which is jointly...
Date: June 30, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
KABUL CITY – The room is a little dark and every few seconds Mozhgan pulls out contracts to scan and save them on her computer’s hard drive. She saves the scanned documents using a special software and...
Date: March 12, 2017
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Good morning, everyone. Your Excellency (Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez), thank you for hosting us here in Panama. I am grateful to speak on behalf of the World Bank Group at this 17th International...
Date: December 1, 2016
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Hanoi, November 9, 2016 – Vietnam can improve public-sector integrity and efficiency by strengthening laws and policies addressing prevalent forms of conflict of interest, such as gift taking, nepotism...
Date: November 9, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Asset declarations of public officials are a powerful tool to prevent corruption, detect illicit enrichment and conflicts of interests. According to the World Bank, more than 150 countries have introduced...
Date: September 26, 2016
Type: Opinion
Language: English
I would like to thank His Excellency, Prime Minister al-Abadi, for his warm welcome and hospitality, I’m honored to be here in Baghdad. We recognize that Iraq is facing tremendous challenges as it confronts...
Date: March 26, 2016
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Some 1.5 billion people live with conflict and violence every day. An estimated 19.5 million refugees are trying to escape these conditions, as are 38 million people who are displaced within their...
Date: December 15, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
This year’s integrity Annual Report underscores the Value of early warning systems and knowledge exchange as key elements in support of a Global Movement to End Corruption WASHINGTON, October 9, 2015-...
Date: October 9, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
- H.E. General Prayut Chan-Ocha, Prime Minister of Thailand- H.E. Panthep Klanarongram, President, National Anti-Corruption Commission- Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakarn, Secretary-General, Transparency International-...
Date: June 16, 2015
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
WASHINGTON, February 25, 2015—This month, the World Bank Group announced the debarment of four companies involved in misconduct relating to projects in Bolivia, Bangladesh and Cambodia. The debarments...
Date: February 25, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, February 10, 2015—The World Bank Integrity Vice Presidency and the Brazilian Attorney General's Office announced today continued cooperation in preventing and investigating fraud and corruption...
Date: February 10, 2015
Type: Press Release
Language: English
DAKAR, December 9, 2014 - Whistleblowing in Senegal has just gotten easier. In fact, there is even an app for it. Recently created by the National Anti-Corruption and Fraud Office (OFNAC), the mobile application...
Date: December 9, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Good morning and a warm welcome to all our distinguished guests to the third meeting of the World Bank’s International Corruption Hunters Alliance. We’re especially honored to have with us His Royal...
Date: December 8, 2014
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Senate President Drilon, Speaker Belmonte Jr., Chief Justice Sereno, Ombudsman Morales, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, distinguished members of the Cabinet and other officials, partners from...
Date: December 2, 2014
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
Untold billions of taxpayer dollars are wasted each year through error, fraud and corruption (EFC) in social protection programs. In countries across Europe and Central Asia, the cost to government revenue...
Date: June 27, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2014—The World Bank Group announced the debarment of OOO Armada Center (formerly known as OOO RBC Center) for a period of two years. Additionally, OOO Armada Center’s parent company...
Date: May 6, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
BISHKEK, April 2, 2014 – According to the Kyrgyz Republic’s firms, the country’s business climate has significantly improved since 2008, but corruption remains one of the key obstacles in doing business,...
Date: April 2, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2014 - Tunisia’s former regime used existing regulations and created new ones to benefit family members and those close to the regime. Regulations were manipulated to such an extent...
Date: March 27, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, November 25, 2013 – The World Bank is launching the second stage of the reform of its procurement policy and guidelines, after Executive Directors’ endorsement of a “Proposed New Framework...
Date: November 25, 2013
Type: Press Release
Language: English
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