Transparency International UK (TI UK) welcomes inclusion of PPE procurement in the Covid-19 inquiry terms of reference. "Scrutiny of the government's procurement practices and support for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic will help deliver much-needed transparency and accountability over how billions of pounds in public funds were spent."
Nigeria's Senate passes whistle-blower bill, amends legislation on crime proceeds. "The lawmaker said when it becomes law, it would encourage and facilitate disclosure of wrongful or unlawful activities which directly or indirectly impact the administration and management of Public Office or Authority."
The Citizen: https://thecitizenng.com/senate-passes-whistle-blower-bill-amends-legislation-on-crime-proceeds/
Joint Statement by President Biden (the U.S.) and President von der Leyen (European Union). To support human rights defenders, anti-corruption watchdogs, journalists, and other members of civil society operating in and around Ukraine, the United States is launching the European Democratic Resilience Initiative (EDRI), which will provide at least $320 million in new funding to these groups and regional governments.
The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/24/joint-statement-by-president-biden-and-president-von-der-leyen/
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