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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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New research from Transparency International Defence & Security warns of high corruption risk across CEE region December 9 – Decades of progress towards greater democratisation across Central and...
Two decades after the UN formally acknowledged the disproportionate and devastating impact of armed conflict on women and girls with the landmark Security Council Resolution 1325, we speak with...
By Benedicte Aboul-Nasr, Project Officer, Transparency International – Defence & Security On October 17, 2019, Lebanese citizens took to the streets in response to a government proposal to...
Governance reforms, including to security sector, are urgently needed 23 October 2020 – Transparency International condemns the Nigerian state’s excessive use of force and the continued perpetration of...
New report warns weak regulations leave door open to undue influence October 21 – German defence policy risks being influenced by corporate interests, new research by Transparency International...
Despite promising initiatives, tackling corruption in the Nigerien security sector is still hindered by secrecy By Flora Stevens, Project Officer – Global Advocacy Africa’s Sahel has been...
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