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Anti-corruption measures in the context of oil

With oil production on the horizon, Uganda faces critical corruption risks across procurement, land acquisition, and revenue management, testing the limits of its anti-corruption frameworks.

4 November 2024

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Wind and solar energy in Mexico and Kenya: Corruption risks and drivers

Renewable energy, prone to 'old corruption', reveals shared risks in Mexico and Kenya. Corruption impacts policymaking, planning, and communities,…

8 April 2024

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Deforestation in Peru: Confronting the informal practices, state capture, and collusion

Greater transparency and accountability of elected officials, as well as enhanced environmental management, is crucial to meeting the challenges faced…

9 April 2024

U4 Brief

The ‘coal theft’ case: Corruption and reform of Mongolia’s strategic minerals governance

Parliamentary elections in 2024 may be an opportune moment for reformers to address shortcomings in how the economically important minerals sector is…

27 February 2024

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Deforestation in Peru: Confronting the informal practices, state capture, and collusion

The ‘coal theft’ case: Corruption and reform of Mongolia’s strategic minerals governance

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