Does local infrastructure determine trust in local government councils?
The relationship between infrastructure and trust in local government is under-researched yet relevant for many countries. This paper examines how…
Theme: Transparency & Open Government
Hong Kong Media Bulletin
The Hong Kong Media Bulletin was a monthly email newsletter that provided unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in…
IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to…
Closing Civic Space, Citizens’ Distrust and Insecurity Ahead of the Imo Election
The effective management of democratic elections is a multi-layered responsibility that is dependent on several factors and the actions of…
Keeping tabs? Perceptions of relative deprivation and political trust in Africa
What are the implications of economic inequality for trust in government and state institutions? Political trust performs important functions in…
UNCAC COSP10: civil society organizations excluded from un anti-corruption conference due to objections
Transparency International and the UNCAC Coalition strongly condemn the move by Azerbaijan and Turkey to exclude five civil society organizations…
APEC protests, erhu player jailed, academic restrictions grows
In this issue: Hong Kongers protest at APEC summit, elderly erhu player and student from Japan jailed, as media access…
Samantha Power Accepts IFES Democracy Award On Behalf of USAID DRG Officers
USAID Administrator Samantha Power accepts IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award on behalf of USAID DRG Officers on June 14,…
Remittances and corruption perceptions in Africa
The relationship between remittances and corruption is contested. For some authors, external income endows individuals with financial buffers, which undermine…
Strengthening the link between Academia and Local Government
Within the framework of an alliance promoted by the Táva Apo-Concejales Academy, of Alma Cívica and the Political Economy II…