Professor of Development Politics, International Development Department, University of Birmingham & FCDO Senior Research Fellow (Conflict & Governance)
Discussing transparency & accountability in fragile states at ODI
The impact of corruption and lack of transparency on development progress, particularly in fragile states, is widely recognised, and it has generated an array of international transparency and accountability initiatives. Drawing on evidence emerging from multi-country and cross-sectoral research, this event will explore how a new generation of transparency initiatives, including the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) and the Network for Integrity in Reconstruction, has sought to address corruption in fragile states, draw lessons on what has and has not worked and why, and highlight some of the challenges that remain ahead.
Speakers:
Martin Tisne – Transparency and Accountability Initiative
Martin Walshe – Construction Sector Transparency Initiative, DFID
Claire Schouten – Associate Programme Director, Network for Integrity in Reconstruction, TIRI
Dr Heather Marquette -International Development Department, University of Birmingham
James Deane – Head of Policy, BBC World Service Trust