The 14th IACC conference in Bangkok, Thailand

In the next 5 years Brazil is set to play host to the World Cup, the Olympics and the Rio+20 Summit, and most importantly, of course, the 15th IACC. Just 30 years ago Brazil was under military rule and had its fair share of economic problems. The transition between these two phases and the way the evolution took place has been remarkable. We take a look at what has happened between now and then and how much or how little the BRICS label has had to do with the shift. Read more »

The 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference is being held in Brazil next year and there is much that makes Brazil an exciting host country. Its vibrancy and diversity, its position as host of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 and its growing influence in global issues demonstrate the qualities that have secured Brazil its BRICS status. Most people have heard of the term BRICS and know that it involves emerging economies, but what does being a BRICS actually involve, why is Brazil included in this group and what are the international implications? Read more »

How do you think the technologically-literate people empower the fight against corruption? You may think they’ll use the most advanced gizmos to track or spy on the corrupters. Or at least, developing high-tech methods to catch the grafters red-handed.

But just like how the smartest guys are the ones who can simplify things for people, so are the techies. They make technology easier to be used by everyone, even with their limited access to the wired world, people can participate in ensuring social accountability. Read more »