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Research ›› Democracy Research Guide
Transparency and Anti-CorruptionThere is tremendous variety in the NGOs, IGOs and other bodies with a presence on the Internet and the number of such Web sites grows daily. The organizations currently presented in this section were chosen for their mission of fostering positive, democratic change around the world.Given the dynamic nature of the Web, this section is not an exhaustive list of relevant organizations and responsibility for site content and maintenance rests with the owners. Please note that the inclusion of an organization does not imply endorsement by the National Endowment for Democracy. If you would like to suggest a site to be added to this list please send a message to gingerr@ned.org. America's Accountability/Anti-Corruption Project (AAA) http://www.respondanet.com Aims to increase public awareness about the disastrous effects of government corruption on society and to foster transparency and accountability in the administration of public resources by governments in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Subject: Transparency and Anti-Corruption; Civil Society Strengthening Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Languages: English; Spanish Research Tools: 1. Best practices documents 2. Technical Assistance Modules 3. Online newsletters 4. Anti-Corruption Without Borders discussion list 5. Integrated Financial Management System for Latin America (SIMAFAL) model for the development of government integrated financial management systems. American Center for International Labor Solidarity (Solidarity Center) http://www.solidaritycenter.org The Solidarity Center is a non-profit AFL-CIO allied organization that assists workers around the world who are struggling to build democratic and independent trade unions. We work with unions and community groups worldwide to achieve equitable, sustainable, democratic development and to help men and women everywhere stand up for their rights and improve their living and working standards. Subject: Civic Education; Civil Society Strengthening; Conflict Resolution; Elections; Labor Unions and Workers Rights; Legislative Development and Assistance; Media and Freedom of Expression; Rule of Law; Transparency and Anti-Corruption; Women's Issues Region: Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; Asia; Europe; Eurasia; Middle East and North Africa Languages: English Research Tools: 1. full-text, downloadable publications of Solidarity Center and partner reports, brochures, and other tools 2. current news and links to ICFTU updates 3. information on current projects 4. links to labor and worker rights organizations and to foreign-language web sites developed by Solidarity Center partners Anti-Corruption Gateway for Europe and Eurasia http://www.nobribes.org/ An entrance way to information about combating corruption that offers primary materials and direct links to major information sources for anti-corruption practitioners and analysts engaged in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. The GATEWAY serves as a repository of anti-corruption project documentation, legislation, regional and international agreements, news, survey results, reports, and research. Subject: Transparency and Anti-Corruption Region: Eurasia; Central and Eastern Europe Languages: English; Russian Research Tools: 1. Reference Centre with Anti-Corruption Documents 2. Current news and information 3. Discussion groups 4. Anti-Corruption Diagnostic Assessment 5. Country Information 6. Links to anti-corruption related web sites 7. National anti-corruption documents or links to related web sites 8. Programs database of national anti-corruption in transition economies electronic discussion group 9. Reference center containing documents and information on: understanding corruption 10. Anti-corruption strategies; international treaties; country information; and donor policies. Transperancy International http://www.transparency.org http://www.transparency.de Transparency International, the only international non-governmental organisation devoted to combating corruption, brings civil society, business, and governments together in a powerful global coalition. Subject: Transparency and Anti-Corruption Region: Global Languages: English; German Research Tools: 1. Corruption Fighters' Tool Kit 2. online publications, issue papers, and country reports 3. OECD country reports 4. links to sites helping to fight corruption 5. Corruption Online Research Information System (CORIS) http://www.transparency.org/coris/ Trust for the Americas http://www.trustfortheamericas.org/ The Trust fosters partnerships among public, corporate, academic, and civil society institutions operating in the Americas. Subject: Transparency and Anti-Corruption Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Languages: English; Spanish Research Tools: 1. current news and information 2. information on projects and full-text documentation |
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