Corruption remains arguably the largest impediment to global economic and political progress. But a new wave of civic activists is pushing back against the old ways of fighting corruption...

Blair Glencorse and Friday Odeh 22 Feb 2019

Digital Economy and Society

How one man’s death cost this cryptocurrency company $180 million

Gerald Cotten was the only person that knew the password to gain access to millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin and other crytocurrencies.

Tyler Choi · Reuters 07 Feb 2019

Corruption

These are the world's least – and most – corrupt countries

Denmark is the least corrupt nation in the world, according to Transparency International's latest perception poll. But no country is without its problems, says the NGO.

Josephine Moulds 05 Feb 2019

Globalization 4.0

How globalization killed our mother

Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in Malta on October 16, 2017, when a bomb placed under the driver’s seat of her car exploded.

Matthew Caruana Galizia, Andrew Caruana Galizia, and Paul Caruana Galizia · Project Syndicate 24 Jan 2019

Corruption

Corruption is costing the global economy $3.6 billion dollars every year

The UN says corruption is one of the "biggest impediments" to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - and has mounted an international campaign to combat it.

Stephen Johnson · Big Think 13 Dec 2018

Africa

Here are three ways Africa's youth are defeating corruption

Using technology tools, social media, civic participation and mass demonstration, Africa's young people are on an anti-corruption crusade, writes Shakir Akorede.

Shakir Akorede 08 Nov 2018

Cities and Urbanization

Why a transparent property market helps cities succeed

A new technological leap forward in the property sector is creating confident businesses, effective governments and safe citizens, says Jeremy Kelly of cities research centre JLL.

Jeremy Kelly 31 Oct 2018

Corruption

Why the fight against corruption is this generation's defining issue

On the first anniversary of the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, we must remember what the sacrifice of heroes like her teach us, writes Isabel Cane.

Isabel Cane 17 Oct 2018

Corruption

How transparency can help the global economy to grow

Through technology and public-private partnerships, it is now possible for both emerging and developed countries to advance transparency in government, save millions of dollars and better...

Alex Konanykhin 10 Oct 2018

Corruption

Is this the way to finally beat corruption?

There is no global recipe for fighting corruption, but the good news is, a model is starting to form on how policy reform, innovation and leadership together can raise levels of trust and...

Isabel Cane 29 Aug 2018

Corruption

Modern slavery is a global issue. Here's why

New research shows the global prevalence of slavery, and the countries worst affected by it.

Ellen Wulfhorst · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 26 Jul 2018

Corruption

Four land activists were killed every week during 2017

They were murdered for opposing large-scale agriculture and mining projects in the deadliest year on record.

Anastasia Moloney · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 26 Jul 2018

South Africa

How to rebuild trust and integrity in South Africa

South Africa must return to the values espoused by Mandela and the founding fathers of the ANC.

Martin Kingston 27 Jun 2018

Corruption

Governments can fight corruption by joining the digital payment revolution

Most countries have made little or no progress in the fight against corruption since 2012. A significant impediment is the problem of cash.

Tidhar Wald 11 Apr 2018

Blockchain

Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption?

For all its uncertainties and risks, blockchain could add a layer of security to records and transactions that are particularly exposed to high corruption risks. The time to experiment is...

Carlos Santiso 12 Mar 2018

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