Malaysia - Venezuela - Peru

[Opinion] Continuing the push for Anti-Corruption Reform. It is important that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and other related institutions are seen as independent. In the wake of scandals, the author argues that increased transparency in political financing is a key measure to cope with Malaysia's declining CPI score.

The Borneo Post: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/02/10/continuing-the-push-for-anti-corruption-reform/

 

Transparency International (TI) concerned with shrinking civic space in Venezuela. The potential passing of a new bill threatens to shrink the civic space of Venezuela: "Civil Society is an essential component of a healthy, corruption-free society that allows for equitable access to key rights from health care to education" says chair of TI.

TI: https://www.transparency.org/en/press/transparency-international-condemns-attempt-to-close-civic-space-in-venezuela

 

Stronger anti-corruption institutions, increased transparency, digitalization, and further improvement of governance is key to boost growth and resilience. Peru has witnessed a strong economic performance the past couple of decades. Recent shocks threaten future economic growth and resilience, says the international monetary fund (IMF).

IMF: https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2023/02/09/peru-staff-concluding-statement-of-the-2023-article-iv-mission