Tag #Corruption

Showing 349 to 360 of 979 results

bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Somalia Ranked Among World's Most Corrupt, Hindering Climate Change Efforts

Transparency International's 2024 report ranks Somalia among the most corrupt countries globally, hindering climate change efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, where 33 of 100 countries score below the global average of 43, with conflict exacerbating the issue in Somalia and other nations.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

DOJ Drops Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams Amidst Political Controversy

The Department of Justice dropped federal bribery and corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted last September, leading to criticism about potential political motivations and the DOJ's influence on local policies.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Valencian Government Awards €8.4 Million Contract to Firm Linked to Gürtel Case

Following devastating October floods, the Valencian government, led by PP's Carlos Mazón, directly awarded an €8.4 million contract to Becsa, a construction company linked to Gabriel Batalla Reigada, an entrepreneur convicted for illegally financing the PP in 2007-2008, raising concerns about transp...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
allafrica.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Harare Council Loses Revenue to Employee Theft

Harare City Council is losing foreign currency revenue because tellers are pocketing US dollar payments and swiping equivalent amounts in local currency using their own bank cards, exploiting the difference between official and black market exchange rates; the council has operated without a billing ...

Progress

60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Corruption Cripples Global Climate Action: 2024 CPI Reveals Systemic Failures

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals how corruption undermines climate action globally, citing examples such as a US energy company's $60 million bribery scheme, misused UN funds in Russia, and the killing of over 1000 climate activists in highly corrupt nations, impacting 85% of the world'...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Corruption Cripples Global Climate Action: Transparency International's 2024 CPI

Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals how corruption undermines climate action globally, citing cases in the US, Russia, Libya, and Vietnam, where bribery and abuse of power hindered renewable energy, energy efficiency projects, dam maintenance, and logging regulatio...

Progress

28% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Macedonian Government's Failed Attempt to Influence Judicial Council

The Macedonian government's attempt to remove members of the Judicial Council through political pressure backfired due to legal limitations, highlighting a conflict between the executive and judicial branches and raising concerns about judicial independence and the rule of law.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Greek Auditors Face Trial for Role in Tempe Train Disaster

Two Hellenic Republic Transparency Authority auditors face trial for dereliction of duty in their audit of ERGOSE's contract 717, linked to the Tempe train accident; the indictment alleges they acted to prevent criminal charges against those responsible.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
allafrica.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Liberia Shows Marginal Improvement in Corruption Perception Index, But Challenges Remain

Liberia's 2024 Corruption Perception Index score improved by two points to 27, but remains among the lowest globally, highlighting persistent corruption despite President Boakai's asset declaration and calls for stronger anti-corruption measures.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Corruption Cripples Global Climate Action

The 2024 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index reveals that corruption significantly hinders global climate protection efforts, with bribery and abuse of power impacting 85% of the world's population; examples include the US oil and gas industry, misuse of climate funds in Russia a...

Progress

36% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Corruption Significantly Hinders Global Climate Action: Transparency International CPI 2024

Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals that bribery and abuse of power hinder climate protection globally; cases include a US energy company's alleged $60 million bribery scheme, embezzlement from a Russian UN project, and dam failures in Libya causing over 11,000 dea...

Progress

48% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Alberta Government Intervenes in Private Surgical Facility Contracts Amidst Allegations of Interference

Alberta's Health Minister removed the health authority's power to negotiate private surgical facility contracts following allegations of government interference and inflated contract prices by the former CEO, leading to investigations by the Auditor-General and RCMP.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

Showing 349 to 360 of 979 results