New #GIACE paper by @devipillay.co.za out now! Read here: bit.ly/consultants-...

Sussex Spark 2025: Is the UK Politically Corrupt? Join us at Brighton Dome on 18 Sept for a public debate on the Nolan Principles and standards in public life. Panel: @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social,Becky Dobson Phillips, @suehawley.bsky.social, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social. 🎟️ Tickets: t.co/eQ90lgoToS

Read the new blog by @devipillay.co.za for @giace.bsky.social!

New blog by Robert Barrington explores the risks of applying anti-terror laws to protest groups & what it could mean for civil society’s role in anti-corruption. Reflects on UK & global trends. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3UjVK04 #Governance #CivilSociety #RuleOfLaw

New blog by @csc-barrington.bsky.social explores the risks of applying anti-terror laws to protest groups & what it could mean for civil society’s role in anti-corruption. Reflects on UK & global trends. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3UjVK04 #Governance #CivilSociety #RuleOfLaw

We’re excited to welcome @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social as the new Programme Director of GI ACE! We’re thrilled to have her leading the next phase of GI ACE’s work to advance integrity and evidence-based anti-corruption strategies. Read more about Liz’s background: giace.org/about/

The July GI ACE newsletter is here! ✅ Project spotlight: Corruption risks in voluntary carbon markets ✅ Congo Hold-Up seminar recap ✅ Meet the GI ACE Fellows ✅ Blogs & podcasts on dual-use goods, democracy & corruption 📖 Read: bit.ly/giacenewslet... 📬 Subscribe: bit.ly/giacesubscribe

📚 Highlights from the CSC Summer Academy! Two days of rich discussion on state capture, grand corruption, integrity in sport, and more. Interested in anti-corruption? Apply to our MA in Corruption & Governance: lnkd.in/e-vEK2sb #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #CSC

New on the CSC blog: @robynlewis.bsky.social & Michael Johnston explore how informal elite networks - what they term Elite Cartels - may shape governance and development outcomes in Tasmania. 🔗 bit.ly/CSCblog11 #Governance #CSC #EliteCartels #Tasmania #PublicPolicy

📢 New on the CSC blog: @csc-barrington.bsky.social explores what the upcoming Lammy Summit might signal for UK leadership on illicit finance and anti-corruption—opportunity or missed chance? 🔗 bit.ly/CSCBlog10 #IllicitFinance #Anticorruption #Governance #UKPolicy #CSC #LammySummit #Transparency

🎙️ New Kickback episode: Mo Ibrahim joins @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social to talk about founding the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, African-led governance, the IIAG & leadership prize. Inspiring insights on self-reliance & reform. 🎧 Listen: apple.co/46MHZOD | bit.ly/4eWj9Ot | bit.ly/KB136Soundcloud

Out now, a new @soc-ace.bsky.social briefing note on @matthewrr.bsky.social's big paper on #statethreats. This research builds on longstanding collaboration with @cfs-rusi.bsky.social. Both the must read paper & brief are at bit.ly/44mF262. 1/5

Financial institutions are the arteries of modern economies—but when captured, they become pipelines for illicit wealth. @acdatacollective.bsky.social's new brief "Inside the Congo Hold-Up" shows how BGFIBank DRC was hijacked by the Kabila regime to launder public funds. 🔗 bit.ly/ACDCPolicyBr...

📢 Now hiring! Join the University of Sussex as a Lecturer in Politics (part-time, fixed-term) and help teach on our renowned MA in Corruption and Governance. Remote teaching possible (UK-based only). Apply by 21 July: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/08e2705d...

New KickBack episode out now: @csc-barrington.bsky.social speaks with Nicole Rose (NACC) and AJ Brown (TI Australia) about corruption in Australia, the rise of “grey corruption,” and how new institutions are responding. 🎧 Listen here: SoundCloud: bit.ly/Soundcloud135KB #KickBack #AntiCorruption

The June GI ACE newsletter is out! ✅ Congo Hold-Up spotlight & upcoming seminar ✅ Blogs on grassroots resistance & UNCAC ✅ New GI ACE Fellowship ✅ Latest KickBack on inclusion & power 📖 Read: bit.ly/GIACENewsletterJune 📬 Subscribe: bit.ly/giacesubscribe #GIACE #AntiCorruption #StateCapture

🚨New Kickback episode out now! Oguzhan Dincer and Michael Johnston join @csc-barrington.bsky.social to discuss their book Corruption in America, exploring how corruption operates across all 50 U.S. states. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/Soundcloud134KB 📘 Book: www.cambridge.org/core/books/c... #Governance #KB

Is anti-corruption still true to its roots — or part of the problem? Rebecca Dobson Phillips, @aj16.bsky.social & Helen Taylor join @csc-barrington.bsky.social to explore the UK’s anti-corruption landscape. 🎧 Listen to KickBack Ep133: bit.ly/133SoundcloudKB #anticorruption #KickBackPodcast

We’re excited to launch the inaugural Governance & Integrity Fellowship in Vienna this week (12–14 June), in partnership with @icrn-research.bsky.social. The Fellowship supports 12 early career researchers from the Global South working on governance, integrity & anti-corruption.

Essential reading from GI ACE this month—timely research, events, and reflections on state capture, financial hubs, and anti-corruption efforts. A valuable resource for anyone working on governance and integrity. Read & subscribe: bit.ly/giacenewslet...

📢 MA in Corruption & Governance at Sussex! Gain insights into corruption through law, politics & economics. Career paths in policy, governance & intl. orgs. Optional internship available! 📆 1 year FT | 2 years PT 📅 Start: Sept 2025 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA

New KB episode: Prof @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nishan de Mel (Verité Research) to discuss Sri Lanka’s governance-linked bond - an innovative mechanism addressing governance failures and financial instability. Listen: Spotify: bit.ly/Spotifyep132 SoundCloud: bit.ly/Soundcloudep132

New article by @robynlewis.bsky.social & Prof. Michael Johnston explores how elite networks shape governance in Tasmania. Using the Gunns pulp mill case, they reflect on informal influence, transparency, and public trust. Read more: bit.ly/TasmaniaCorr... #Governance #Tasmania

New KickBack Episode! Dr Mario Hidalgo joins Prof @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social on Kickback to discuss how corruption enabled Ecuador’s shift from “Island of Peace” to a hub of organised crime. Tune in for insights on political polarisation and institutional unpreparedness. 🔗 bit.ly/131epSoundcloud

Catch up on the latest ACE Seminar exploring the hidden trade routes fueling illicit financial flows, sanctions evasion, and state capture. Hear from the speakers as they unpack how captured states and illicit networks drive global instability. ▶️ Watch the recording: youtu.be/2qiOHZvoWBA

Have you registered yet? Topic: Illicit Financial Flows, Sanctions Evasion, and State Capture: Hidden Trade Routes at the Heart of Global Instability Date: 14th April, 2025 Time: 3 PM - 4PM BST/ 4PM - 5PM CET 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/aceseminar7 #GIACE #AntiCorruption #Seminar #IFFs #StateCapture

Have you registered yet for the next ACE Seminar? Link: bit.ly/aceseminar7

New KickBack episode: Dr Marianne Camerer & @devipillay.bsky.social join @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social to discuss state capture in South Africa, the role of civil society, and how pressure brought change. Essential listening on anti-corruption. Listen: bit.ly/Soundcloud129 #KickBack #GIACE

Missed the session but still want to catch up on the insights? We've got you covered! 📺 Replay: bit.ly/giaceoecdkps... 📄 Project: bit.ly/GIACECSDRese... Key takeaways ⬇️

📢 Live from the #OECDIntegrity Forum: We're tuning into the #GIACE Knowledge Partner session (co-presented by @bridgegap-eu.bsky.social and RESPOND) on corruption, IFFs & state capture ft. @csdbuildbridges.bsky.social. Follow this thread for key takeaways ⬇️ Livestream: bit.ly/giaceoecdkps...

Happening today at #OECDIntegrityWeek! How can gatekeepers like real estate & finance pros prevent illicit flows? Join @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social at the #PACI session on ‘The Evolving Role of Gatekeepers’ 🕥 10:30–12:00 GMT, 11:30-1:00 CET 🎥 bit.ly/OECDPACIsession #AntiCorruption #GIACE

This research is part of the GI ACE programme's "Gatekeepers, Enablers or Technicians: The Contested Interpretation of Lawyers as Facilitators of Kleptocracy and Grand Corruption" project. Learn More: bit.ly/giaceproject1 #AntiCorruption #IllicitFinance #GIACE #SpotlightOnCorruption

Yesterday, the @appgonacrt.bsky.social & @spotlightcorruption.org hosted a thought-provoking event to launch a new report by Dr. Helen Taylor, based on academic research by @tenaprelec.bsky.social, @csc-barrington.bsky.social, @ggarrod.bsky.social, & Pepe Tonin. Full Report: bit.ly/giacepolicyr...

📢 MA in Corruption & Governance at Sussex! Gain insights into corruption through law, politics & economics. Career paths in policy, governance & intl. orgs. Optional internship available! 📆 1 year FT | 2 years PT 📅 Start: Sept 2025 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA

New #Kickback episode where @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social and Kevin Davis unpack the huge implications of suspending the FCPA enforcement. How will Trump's suspension of the FCPA reshape global anti-corruption efforts? A crucial listen for anyone interested in anti-corruption efforts.

Explore the MA in Corruption & Governance at University of Sussex! Dive into an interdisciplinary curriculum, enhance your career options, and gain practical experience through optional internships. Find out more about our alumni: bit.ly/3QJdosh Apply here: bit.ly/CorruptionandGovernanceMA

🚨 KickBack is now on Bluesky! 🚨 Follow @kickbackgap.bsky.social for expert insights on corruption & governance. Our latest episode features Gary Kalman & Blair Glencorse discussing US aid cuts & their impact on anti-corruption efforts. Who’s filling the gap? What’s next?

🔍 New Kickback episode! Dive into illicit financial networks with Dr Dan Haberly, whose GI ACE research @giace.bsky.social sheds light on hidden structures in the global economy. Learn about the RIFF dataset & shifting illicit finance hubs. 🔗 bit.ly/126KickbackSoundcloud 🔗 spoti.fi/4gJFw8W

🎓 Celebrating the Winter Graduates of the MA Corruption & Governance at University of Sussex! Congratulations to Pascal Dillabough-Lefebvre and all graduates! 📢Apply now to join this top-ranked programme! 📅 1 Aug 2025 (International) - 1 Sept 2025 (UK) 🔗 t.co/efeR6kjWYA

📢 Upcoming ACE Seminar: Strategic Corruption Join Dr @tenaprelec.bsky.social, Dr Bertram Lang & Dr Claudia Baez Camargo for a discussion on how transnational corruption advances political & economic goals. 📅 20 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 13:00 GMT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/40O7j2r #AntiCorruption

This publication is a direct outcome of a #GIACE Phase 1 project on beneficial ownership transparency, which explored the challenges and gaps in financial due diligence. The research provides valuable insights into how global financial systems can be strengthened to curb illicit financial flows.

📢 New paper by Georgia Garrod & Prof. Robert Barrington @csc-barrington.bsky.social: "Gatekeepers, Enablers or Technicians?" The paper challenges justifications lawyers use in supporting kleptocracy. Read here: bit.ly/CSCPaper1 #Kleptocracy #Corruption #Justice #Law

Congratulations to our Director, Professor @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social, on winning The Ideas Prize for Non-Fiction! Her forthcoming book will explore how state capture threatens democracy—a critical issue in the fight against corruption. #StateCapture #AntiCorruption #CSC #IdeasPrize

Exciting news! www.thebookseller.com/news/profess...

Congratulations to Professor @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social on winning The Ideas Prize for Non-Fiction! Her forthcoming book will explore how state capture threatens democracy—a topic at the heart of her research. We’re excited to see her research making an impact—both in academia and beyond!

🛎️The MA in Corruption & Governance at Sussex University offers a comprehensive understanding of corruption, its causes, and how to address it. 🗓️1 August 2025 (international), 1 September 2025 (UK) Link: bit.ly/Corruptionan... Hear from students: vimeo.com/876440896 #AntiCorruption #Governance

New KickBack Episode! Join @jheathershaw.bsky.social, @tenaprelec.bsky.social, and Tom Mayne as they discuss Indulging Kleptocracy and the role of enablers in helping kleptocrats launder reputations and move money Soundcloud: bit.ly/KickbackSC #Kleptocracy #Corruption

Jan is just back from Nepal and Bangladesh with first hand stories to share for this session - Don't forget to sign up!! 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/aceseminar5

Robyn A. Lewis and Professor Michael Johnston explore the potential influence of Elite Cartels (ECs) on Tasmania’s governance. They argue that While Australia fares well globally in corruption control, ECs in Tasmania undermine growth, fairness, and accountability. Read more bit.ly/TasmaniaSeries1