The 4 P's of corruption – power, payment, privilege and preference – are a shorthand used by practitioners to group recurring drivers of corrupt behavior. This article explains what each P refers to, why the grouping is useful, and how international toolkits recommend responding. Readers...
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February 26, 2026
Corruption rankings attract attention because they offer a quick comparative label, but they can mask important differences in what is being measured. This article explains the main data sources used to compare public-sector corruption and shows why transparency corruption requires multiple perspectives. It outlines how...
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February 26, 2026
This article explains the mechanisms by which limited openness can enable corruption and weaken oversight. It draws on definitions and guidance used by major governance organizations and points readers to practical measures that experts recommend. The goal is neutral, sourced information so voters and civic-minded...
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February 26, 2026
This guide explains who funds Transparency International and how readers can verify donor relationships. It focuses on TI's own disclosures, including the Funding and donors policy, the Annual Report 2023 and the Secretariat financial statements. The term transparency corruption is used to mean questions about...
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February 26, 2026