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21. Bribe Payers Index 2008

Author:
Juanita Riaño and Robin Hodess
Publication Date:
12-2008
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Transparency International
Abstract:
Corruption and bribery are complex transactions that involve both someone who offers a benefit, often a bribe, and someone who accepts, as well as a variety of specialists or intermediaries to facilitate the transaction. By perpetuating the 'abuse of entrusted power for private gain' – Transparency International's (TI) definition of corruption – both the bribe payer and bribe taker cause damage in a number of ways. Ultimately, their corrupt dealings create extreme inequity – both in markets and in societies.
Topic:
Corruption, International Trade and Finance, International Affairs, and Governance

22. Promoting Revenue Transparency: 2008 Report on Revenue Transparency of Oil and Gas Companies

Publication Date:
04-2008
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Transparency International
Abstract:
In this report, Transparency International (TI) evaluates 42 leading oil and gas companies on their current policies, management systems and performance in areas relevant to revenue transparency in their upstream operations. Revenue transparency in this report includes three areas of corporate action where disclosure can contribute to improved accountability in the management of extractive revenues: payments to host governments, operations and corporate anti-corruption programmes. The companies are evaluated in a total of 21 countries of operation. This report is a featured product of TI's Promoting Revenue Transparency Project and attempts to characterise current levels of company revenue transparency, to point to best practices, and to suggest areas for improvement.
Topic:
Corruption, International Trade and Finance, International Affairs, Natural Resources, and Governance