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Corruption in the defence and security sector can drive conflict, stifle a country’s development, and consume disproportionate levels of public money. Despite this, the sector remains one of the least transparent and accountable in the world. Transparency International – Defence & Security is part of the global Transparency International movement. We are dedicated to tackling corruption and strengthening transparency and accountability in the defence and security sector worldwide.
We work to strengthen defence integrity in a number of countries and contexts worldwide. Find out more about where we work.
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The Government Defence Integrity Index assesses the existence, effectiveness and enforcement of institutional and informal controls to manage corruption risk in national defence institutions.
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May 6, 2021 – Close links between the defence industry and governments in Europe are jeopardising the integrity and accountability of national security decisions, according to a new report...
New report warns close relationships and weak regulations leave door open to undue influence 28 April, 2021 – A close relationship between the defence industry and the Italian...
By Julien Joly, Thematic Manager, Corruption, Conflict and Crisis, Transparency International Defence & Security Corruption, conflict and instability are profoundly intertwined. It has been shown time and again...
February 25, 2021 – Stabilisation and peacebuilding efforts in West Africa are being undermined by a failure to address underlying corruption and a lack of accountability in the region’s...
By Ara Marcen Naval, Head of Advocacy – Transparency International Defence & Security Nearly three-quarters of the world’s largest defence companies show little to no commitment to tackling...
ARMS INDUSTRY MUST DO MORE TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES February 9, 2021 – Nearly three-quarters of the world’s largest defence companies show little to no...
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