The landmark signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) will take place in Merida, Mexico between 9-11 December 2003. In order to commemorate this historic event and at the behest of Transparency International the UN General Assembly has decided to designate 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day.UNCAC ... Read More

As Transparency International reported earlier UNCAC sets new standards and marks a breakthrough in the facilitation of returning stolen assets. Under the new convention such issues could be addressed with effective remedies, while placing international obligations upon State parties to minimize corruption within their jurisdiction. Its success requires political will ... Read More

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is concerned about the recent media reports that Cabinet is considering introducing amendments to the Bribery Law to reactivate the present Bribery Commission. We have on more than one occasion pointed out that mere amendments will not make this institute active unless stakeholders study the systemic ... Read More