Useful links on Corruption

Online resources on corruption inclusing reading lists, links to organisations, etc.

  1. Global Integrity
    Bookmarked on 28.09.2011:

    Contains articles on anti-corruption movements and initiatives from around the world.

  2. Anti-Corruption Research Network – ACRN
    Bookmarked on 23.02.2011:

    "a podium to present innovative findings and approaches in corruption / anti-corruption research, a sounding board to bounce off ideas and questions, a marketplace to announce jobs, events, courses and funding. The periodic spotlight section also looks at specific corruption issues and highlights key research insights and contributions on the selected topic".

  3. Access Info Europe
    Bookmarked on 05.01.2011:

    A European human rights NGO that works on access to information across Europe. A good source of information on various legal and policy issues relating to FoI in Europe.

  4. Complaint system by CVC India
    Bookmarked on 20.12.2010:

    A mobile application developed by the Central Vigilance Commissioner of India through which individuals can submit complaints to the commission. The application includes a facility for the user to record audio, video and also write notes in order to submit complaints. Sounds like an interesting application that could be put to imaginative use by citizens from whom bribes are demanded.

  5. The Role of the World Bank
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2010:

    A World Bank publication outlining the measures advocated by the bank to combat corruption in bank funded projects, and in countries supported by the Bank overall.

  6. Corruption & Integrity Improvement Initiatives in Developing Countries
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2010:

    A book on corruption and anti-corruption initiatives by UNDP with case studies from different countries, along with a discussion of anti-corruption initiatives.

  7. The Bulgarian Anticorruption Portal
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2010:

    Media coverage of corruption stories, anti-corruption initiatives in Bulgaria and links to research on corruption from across the world.

  8. Anti-Corruption Resources
    Bookmarked on 19.12.2010:

    Transparency International UK's page with links to articles and websites of other organisations working on corruption. There are detailed case studies from different countries on anti-corruption measures.

  9. Not all that unique by Reetika Khera
    Bookmarked on 01.12.2010:

    UID has limited scope for reducing corruption, even if it works as intended; but as things stand. Development and reduction of corruption are used as a smokescreen for what is mainly a project driven by security establishment and corporate interests, argues the author.

  10. I paid a bribe
    Bookmarked on 31.08.2010:

    Stories of corruption in India. Contributions invited from all visitors.

  11. 500 Internal Server Error
    Bookmarked on 29.10.2009:

    500 Internal Server Error

  12. Transparency International
    Bookmarked on 21.09.2009:

    TI works on transparency and the right to information worldwide. The site contains a number of reports and datasets on this issue.

  13. Life-Line to Citizen LL2C
    Bookmarked on 04.09.2009:

    Articles on the use of smart cards and other technologies to improve governance and accountability.

  14. Parivartan – Fighting Corruption
    Bookmarked on 06.10.2006:

    An impressive group working on corruption in public works in Delhi.

  15. CorpWatch
    Bookmarked on 04.10.2006:

    "investigates and exposes corporate violations of human rights, environmental crimes, fraud and corruption around the world. We work to foster global justice, independent media activism and democratic control over corporations."

  16. Annotated bibliography of corruption
    Bookmarked on 30.09.2006:

  17. Corruption in Post-Communist Societies
    Bookmarked on 30.09.2006:

    Extensive links to resources including books, articles and organisations.

  18. Corruption, Development, and Democracy
    Bookmarked on 30.09.2006:

    "What follows is a large and somewhat anarchic bibliography relating to corruption as a factor in democratization and econcomic development". Page maintained by Michael Johnston who has worked extensively on this issue.

  19. List of articles on Corruption
    Bookmarked on 30.09.2006:

    A long list of articles on corruption, mostly focussed on India.

  20. Zero corruption is more important than zero hunger
    Bookmarked on 24.09.2006:

  21. National employment guarantee inaction
    Bookmarked on 24.09.2006:

    Reviews EGA in various states and the importance of collective action

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