     
Welcome to the Governance & Anti-Corruption (GAC) Calendar of Events page. Detailed
information on upcoming, current, and ongoing events can be found below; also, access
our Archived Events for a look back at past GAC activities. For information on GAC external
events that are learning events organized by the WBI, please visit the Governance and
Anti-Corruption Learning Catalog Calendar of Events page. Selected Upcoming Events
Governance and Anti-Corruption, Workshop. Washington DC (September 6-17, 2008). In September, the World Bank Institute will organize a Capacity Enhancement Program on the request of the Thai Government. The Capacity Enhancement Program aims at providing 40 high level officials with in-depth knowledge of Good Governance and Anti-Corruption strategies. The program will result in participants drafting context specific action plans to improve the Governance in their respective agency. Moreover, the program will strengthen the professional networks amongst the participants representing different agencies. The program is organized in collaboration with the Civil Service Commission of Thailand. For more information contact Maria Gonzalez de Asismgonzalezasis@worldbank.orgor Carolina Vairacvaira@worldbank.org.
Financial Times Germany Conference on Economic Risk, Crime and Corruption, Cologne, Germany (September 17, 2008). This seminar, held by the Financial Times in Germany, will address compliance issues and risks with international experts. Key questions to be addressed include: What are the consequences of industry espionage on attacked/targeted businesses? How should a company handle external communications in a case of compliance scrutiny? What makes a good Compliance Manager? Jens Berthelsen of Global Advice Network, Denmark, and working group member of Business Fighting Corruption Working Group member will present the fightingcorruption.org portal and "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide. Open to the public.
Parliamentary Indicators and Benchmarks - International Seminar and Workshop, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia (September 21-23, 2008). In September 2008, WBI and Griffith University’s Politics and Public Policy Department will organize an international seminar and workshop which will bring together all of the key organizations working to develop parliamentary indicators and benchmarks with the aim of developing a generally accepted framework to measure parliamentary performance. For more information contact Frederick Staphenhurst,fstapenhurst@worldbank.orgor Paulina Biernackapbiernacka@worldbank.org.
1st CSR Mercosur Forum—Concrete Actions and Regional Integration, Buenos Aires, Argentina (September 22—24, 2008). This international conference for the Mercosur region will bring together companies, business associations, unions, research institutions, universities and business schools to exchange knowledge and expertise, and reinforce the business case for action to implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices. The conference will draw companies which have completed the World Bank Institute’s CSR Online Course and have experience in implementing CSR programs. A presentation from the World Bank Institute will introduce the Business Fighting Corruption Portal and "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide as resources for business collective action initiatives. Open to the public. For more information, click here(in Portuguese and Spanish).
2nd Annual European Anti-corruption Summit, The Hague, Netherlands (October 6 - 8, 2008). The conference will take a practical look at how to mitigate corporate corruption risk through effective ethics and compliance management, and provides an opportunity to network with and learn from peers and experts working in corruption prevention. A special session will be held on "Collective Action Against Corruption: experiences from around the world", and will focus on the nature of collective action and successful projects from around the world, focusing both on developed and developing countries. Two industry case studies from representatives of leading companies in the Pharmaceutical and Construction/Procurement industries will be presented, along with expertise on collective action and its implementation from representatives of the World Bank and the Center for International Private Enterprise. Open to the public. For more information, click here.
Global Fraud Summit, Singapore (October 14-17, 2008) The Global Fraud Summit will showcase successful anti-fraud strategies used by organizations to prevent, deter and eliminate fraud. The four day event will explore strategies and practical methods for fraud prevention and recovery, with emphasis on internal controls and establishing solid anti-fraud frameworks. In a presentation on the World Fraud Situation, Sterl Greenhalgh of Grant Thornton and Working Group Member of Business Fighting Corruption will present the new web portal and "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide. Open to the public. For priority booking, please quote priority code VHX819. For more information click here.
United Nations Global Compact VI Annual Local Networks ForumBonn, Germany (October 21-22, 2008) The UNGC Local Networks Forum will convene to seek input from Global Compact Local Networks (GCLN) representatives on key governance issues relating to Local Networks and the Global Compact initiative as a whole. Approximately 150-200 participants representing GCLN, Regional Support Centers, the private sector, government and civil society representatives will provide a unique platform for GCLN representatives to exchange experiences in addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by networks in their efforts to promote the Global Compact locally. The "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide and portal will be presented during the Knowledge Fair at the Forum. Open to the public. For more information click here.
Fraud World 2008, London, United Kingdom (October 28-31, 2008) The Fraud World 2008 conference will address eight streams and themes, with emphasis on strategies to combat fraud for internal auditors, fraud, investigations and security specialists. Sterl Greenhalgh, Member of the Business Fighting Corruption Working Group from Grant Thornton will present the new web portal and "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide. The Fraud World conference is the largest fraud event in Europe. Open to the public. For more information click here.
13th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), Athens, Greece (October 30 - November 2, 2008)Leading practitioners and experts on sustainability, governance, and transparency will meet to discuss the role of corruption and governance in the crucial questions that will make or break a sustainable future at the 13th IACC. Representatives of civil society, government and business from around the world will engage in debates to find effective solutions for tackling corruption and limit its pervasive impact on peoples' lives, particularly on the most vulnerable. In a special session on Collective Action, the Business Fighting Corruption portal and "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action" guide will be presented by the World Bank Institute, with company representatives to speak about their experiences with collective action initiatives. Open to the public. For more information click here.
Recent Events Parliamentary Professional Development Course Effective Financial Scrutiny: The Role of Parliament in Public Finance (July 28-August 21, 2008)
The World Bank Institute (WBI) in partnership with the Center for Democratic Institutions (CDI) conducted a course for parliamentary staff. The course consisted of 8 VC sessions connecting participants from Indonesia, Australia, USA, Timor Leste, PNG, Kiribati and Fiji.
The course discussed the following issues: The Evolution of Parliament’s Power of the Purse, Introducing the Budget, The Budget Process, Parliamentary Approval of the Budget, Parliament and the Audit of Public Accounts, Opening up the Parliamentary Process, Strengthening Parliamentary Involvement. For more information please contact: Rick
Stapenhurst fstapenhurst@worldbank.org or Paulina Biernacka pbiernacka@worldbank.org
Public Expenditure Analysis Regional Workshop (with MEFMI), Maputo, Mozambique (July 28-August 12, 2008). For more information, contact: Raj Nallari Rnallari@worldbank.org
Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action for the Advancement of the Right to Information (August 1, 2008)
Marcos Mendiburu, WBI Social Development Specialist joined the more than 125 participants, representing governments, civil society, international organizations and financial institutions, private sector, donors and scholars, from 40 countries who met to discuss the successes and future challenges to the establishment of a right of access to information. In July, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter forwarded the Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action (69 kb pdf) for the Advancement of the Right to Information to all heads of state and leaders of the major international organizations and financial institutions. President Carter urged these leaders to ensure the right of access to information and its implementation and enforcement. For additional information related to the conference and materials visit theCarter Center’s Access to Information project website or contact Laura Neuman lneuman@emory.edu.
Seminar on Legislative Budget Offices, Washington DC (July 28-30, 2008): The World Bank Institute (WBI) together with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), conducted a Seminar on Legislative Budget Office. This seminar brought together approximately 30 Members of Parliament from Ghana, Nigeria, Thailand, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Morocco, Lebanon and Dominican Republic. The purpose of this event was to enhance participants’ knowledge concerning the informational needs for improved financial oversight by parliaments, to exchange ‘international better practice’ with respect to the design and development of Legislative Budget Offices and to undertake site visits and briefings in order to provide participants with a clearer understanding as to the operational issues impacting on the effectiveness of Legislative Budget Offices.For more information please contact: Rick Stapenhurst fstapenhurst@worldbank.orgor Paulina Biernacka pbiernacka@worldbank.org.
The Africa Good Governance Program on the Radio Waves (July 1-30 2008): The goal of this program was to support local government capacity building and community empowerment through a learning program that focuses on anti-corruption, civic participation and fiscal decentralization. The program builds on the great oral tradition of knowledge exchange in Africa, relying on participants’ engagement. The program was produced for three initial countries –Benin, Burkina Faso and Madagascar-, although its potential utility can reach other francophone countries in the region. For more information contact Maria Gonzalez de Asis mgonzalezasis@worldbank.org .
FORTUNE TECH Brainstorm (July 21-23, 2008). Half Moon Bay California. The meeting
was comprised of Fortune magazine's technology, media, and internet editorial talent
and brought together again leaders and influencers of the digital world to look at the future
of the tech business. Topics ranged from the greening of the valley, and people driven media
to the future of gaming and next-generation mobile internet. Chaired by technology editor
David Kirkpatrick FORTUNE Brainstorm: Daniel Kaufmann, Director, World Bank Institute
gave a special presentation on governance and technology.
http://www.timeinc.net/fortune/conferences/brainstormtech/tech_home.html
Strategic Choices for Education Reform, Washington DC (July 14, 2008).
The World Bank Institute Education Program (WBIHD) delivered its Strategic Choices for Education Reform core course for UNICEF Education Field Officers. Presentation given by
Daniel Kaufmann at The Rights Based Approach to Education Reform session titled
“Human Rights, Governance, and Development: Empirics Refuting Convention?”. View presentation (136 kb PDF). View agenda (148 kb PDF)
World Justice Forum, Vienna, Austria (July 2-5, 2008)
The Forum brought together hundreds of leaders from diverse disciplines around the world
and launched a new multidisciplinary, multinational movement to strengthen the rule of law.
Invitees included past and current heads of state, presidents of multilateral institutions,
CEOs of multinational corporations, labor leaders, and directors of key nongovernmental
organizations from 112 countries. The Forum featured discussions on multidisciplinary approaches to advancing the rule of law. In addition, the findings of the scholarship
sponsored by the World Justice Project (WJP) were presented, as was the WJP’s newly
created Rule of Law Index and the results of Index field testing in India, Chile, Nigeria, and
the United States. Daniel Kaufmann is a member of the World Justice
Project. http://www.abanet.org/wjp/forum.html.
Learning event on Improving Government Performance and Accountability: Implications for
Growth and Competitiveness, Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 23-25, 2008).
For more information contact Kiran Choudhry kchoudry@worldbank.orgor Anwar Shah
ashah@worldbank.org.
Book Launch of “Broadcasting, Voice, and Accountability: A Public Interest Approach to
Policy, Law, and Regulation”, World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2008)
This book, by Steve Buckley, Kreszentia Duer, Toby Mendel and Sean O Siochru with Monroe
E. Price and Marc Raboy, provides guidelines, tools, and real world examples to help assess
and reform the enabling environment for media development that serves public interest goals.
It builds on a growing awareness of the role of media and voice in the promotion of transparent
and accountable governance, in the empowerment of people to better exercise their rights and
hold leaders to account; and in support of equitable development including improved
livelihoods, health, and access to education.
For more information visit:
http://go.worldbank.org/W7PZU0XX30
The MSI, an index that is in its sixth year in the Europe-Central Asia region and which was
launched in the Middle East North Africa region 2005, has now been extended to provide in
-depth analyses of the strength and viability of the independent media sector throughout 37
sub-Saharan countries. The MSI considers all the factors that contribute to a media system
—the quality of journalism, effectiveness of management, the legal environment supporting
freedom of the press, and more— to arrive at its rankings. These scores represent the
strength of media sector components and can be analyzed over time to chart progress or
regression in a country. Mark Nelson, from WBI, spoke about the political and media
landscape in Africa and discussed why such measurement tools are critical to forging
reforms. Leon Morse from IREX’s gave a brief overview of the MSI methodology and discussed some of
its findings, including the role of radio and newspapers, the relationship between the quality of
journalism and business management practices in media outlets, and the characteristics of
community radio. The MSI for Africa was produced by IREX (International Research and
Exchanges Board) with support from the Canadian International Development Agency, USAID,
and WBI. For more information see: http://www.irex.org/programs/MSI_Africa/index.asp
Parliamentary Budget Oversight - Training for the Sudanese National Assembly, Khartoum,
Sudan (June 9 -11, 2008)
In collaboration with the Parliamentary Center, the World Bank Institute held a seminar for
Members of Parliament on Parliamentary Budget Oversight from June 9 to 11, 2008 in
Khartoum, Sudan. This learning activity was designed to strengthen the capacity of Members
of Parliament to perform their financial oversight function and to equip them with the tools to
analyze government budgets to ensure they met development objectives. For more information
please contact Paulina Biernacka pbiernacka@worldbank.org.
Executive Development Program on Inclusive and Sustainable Business: Creating Markets
with the Poor (June 11, 2008 10:40am)
Preston Auditorium, World Bank Headquarters, Washington, DC: Panel on "The Corruption
Challenge in High Risk Environments". Moderator was John Sullivan, Executive Director,
Center for International Private Enterprise and panelists included Roderick Hills, Founder and
Chairman of the Hills Program on Governance at CSIS, Daniel Kaufmann, Director, Global
Programs, World Bank Institute, Lee Tashjian, Vice President, Corporate Communications,
Fluor Corporation, Pascale Dubois, Sanctions Evaluation and Suspension Officer, World Bank
Group. For more details contact Djordjija Petkoski dpetkoski@worldbank.org or
visit http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/edp.
Panel on "Fighting Corruption through Collective Action": Wednesday (June 11, 12:30-1:45)
Preston Auditorium, World Bank Headquarters, Washington, DC: Panelists debated the
challenges of designing and implementing effective collective action initiatives. The World
Bank Institute also previewed a new guide and accompanying web portal "Fighting Corruption
Through Collective Action--Resources for Business" that it had developed with a business
-oriented group of organizations from the private and civil sectors. Panelists included Georg
Kell, Executive Director of United Nations Global Compact, Nancy Boswell, President and
CEO, Transparency International, USA, Lee Tashjian, Vice President, Fluor Corporation, John
Sullivan, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprise, and Sanjay Pradhan,
Sector Director, World Bank.
18th World Economic Forum on Africa (June 4-6, 2008)
Participation of Daniel Kaufmann, Director, Governance and Anti-Corruption, WBI, in several
interactive sessions during event held in Capetown, South Africa.
Conference “El Papel del Fortalecimiento Institucional en el Desarrollo”, Madrid, Spain
(June 2-3, 2008)
Keynote address and presentations in Spanish by Daniel Kaufmann, Director, Governance
and Anti-Corruption, World Bank Institute on governance and institutional strengthening
organized by CODESPA Foundation and Instituto Universitario de Estudios Europeos,
Universidad San Pablo, Madrid, Spain.
Lunch Seminar on India Corruption Surveys (June 3, 2008, 12:30 - 2:00)
The Center for Media Studies is an independent, not for profit national level organization in
India. It is a multi-disciplinary development research and facilitative body of eminent
professionals nationally known for its advocacy initiatives. The Center is about to finalize its
nationwide corruption study which measures perception, experience, and estimation of
corruption. The first of its kind national study (covering 31 states, 11 services and a sample of
around 23000 'below poverty line' households) uses the Center's unique PEE (Perception,
Experience & Estimation) methodology to understand the complex phenomenon of corruption.
CMS has pioneered the methodology of quantifying both perception (P) and experience (E),
and based on these two dimensions, estimation (E) of corruption. The India Corruption Study -
2005, done by CMS with partial support of Transparency International-India (TII) has been a
pioneering study on the subject. Its India Corruption Study - 2007, focusing on below poverty
line (BPL) households and covering all parts of the country - again with the support of TII, is
currently under finalization and is expected to be out in mid June 2008.
Roundtable Event on Information Flows and Records Management as a basis for Access to Information at the Local Government level in Bangladesh, Dhaka (June 2, 2008)
The overall objective of the event is to discuss recommendations and exchange ideas among various stakeholders to (i) strengthen capacity for improved information flows from the government to the citizenry, and, (ii) strengthen records management as a basis for access to information. The event will review the study results prepared in coordination with the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and the International Records Management Trust focusing on access to information and records management at the local government level. The World Bank Institute, in close collaboration with the country team and the World Bank country office, has organized this event. For more information contact Marcos Mendiburu mmendiburu@worldbank.orgor Mita Chakraborty mchakraborty@worldbank.org
Building Transparency and Reducing Corruption Related to Defence Establishments, Geneva,
Switzerland (May 5 - 7, 2008) The workshop is part of a new, developing body of knowledge and practice that seeks to
promote best practice and address the negative problems caused by corruption in defence
establishments. This event was hosted by Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), the
Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and Transparency
International UK (TI-UK).
Latinobarometro International Advisory Council Meeting, Santiago, Chile (May 8 - 9, 2008)
Latinobarometro and ECLAC hosted this meeting.
Seminar on Public Account Committee, Dhaka, Bangladesh (May 13 - 15, 2008)
In collaboration with the Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation (CCAF), WBI held a
seminar on Public Account Committee. This learning activity was designed to build both
knowledge and capacity for effective governance, and meaningful accountability, management
and audit. Workshop participants consisted of members of the Bangladeshi PAC,
parliamentary staff supporting the work of the Bangladeshi PAC, and staff of the Bangladeshi
Audit Office. The aim of targeting support to the PAC and the Audit Office was to strengthen
oversight of the government and public officials in Bangladesh with respect to the budget
cycle. For more information contact fstapenhurst@worldbank.org or
pbiernacka@worldbank.org.
Governance and Education Program for Honduras (May 21 - 22, 2008)
The program brought to the table representatives of all relevant stakeholders and presented
best practices from around the region in the Education sector and the different tools that can
be adapted and implemented at the school and district level to improve information,
transparency and accountability. WBI coordinated this effort with the Latin America and
Caribbean Education and Public Sector Units, the Honduras Country Office and the Ministry of
Education in Honduras. For more information contact Mgonzalezasis@worldbank.org.
Learning Program on Development Journalism in Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh (May 24-26, 2008) The WBI, in conjunction with the Economics Research Group (ERG), organized a workshop designed to enhance the knowledge of journalists and strengthen capacity of journalism trainers on issues relating to economic development for effective reporting, accountability and good governance. For more information contact mchakraborty@worldbank.org.
The Africa Local Government Action Forum (ALGAF) (April - June, 2008)
ALGAF is a process which brings together African local government practitioners from seven countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe) every month through a videoconference. The theme of ALGAF VIII was Participatory Budgeting, Social Accountability and Social Inclusion. WBI in partnership with Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), Municipal Development Partnership for Eastern and Southern Africa (MDP-ESA), World Bank Social Development Network (SDV) and National Associations of Local Governments hosted this forum. For more information contactspalmreuther@worldbank.org.
Journalism Training on Transparency and G overnance, Tegucigalpa, Honduras (February 4 - June 30, 2008)
This program aims to support journalism training in Honduras, particularly with regards to reporting on transparency and governance issues. For more information contact Marcos Mendiburu mmendiburu@worldbank.org.
Civic Journalism Training Program, Tegucigalpa, Honduras (February 5, 2007 - June 30, 2008)
This program aims at training Honduran CSOs' staff in journalistic techniques to produce and package news about their activities in a journalistic form. For more information contact Marcos Mendiburu mmendiburu@worldbank.org.
The Rule of Law: A National Town Hall Meeting, Washington DC (April 30, 2008).
The program focused on the 2008 Law Day theme: The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity. The aim was to emphasize the rule of law as both an ideal and a practical reality for Americans from all walks of life and fields of endeavor. This event was part of the Leon Jaworski Public Program Series which have been conducted since 2001 by the American Bar Association Division for Public Education. View full panel discussion
For more information visit: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/jaworski.html#details
Lessons from the Implementation of the Transparency and Access to Information Law in
Mexico, Mexico City (April 21 - 24, 2008)
The purpose of this event was for the three country delegations to learn about the
achievements and implementation challenges that Mexico has gone through in regard to
Access to Information (ATI) legislation as these other countries (Bangladesh, Honduras and
Nicaragua) are currently embarked on a similar path, yet at an earlier stage. The second
purpose of this visit was to promote dialogue among access to information practitioners,
government institutions, and civil society organizations in order to identify common areas for
future work. The World Bank, in collaboration with the Mexican Federal Institute of Access to
Information (IFAI) supported this event.
East African Conference on Freedom of Information, Kampala, Uganda (April 21 - 23, 2008)
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Africa Freedom of Information Center and the Open
Society Institute, supported a three-day event entitled "East African Conference on Freedom
of Information." The event was designed to build consensus on securing and implementing a
robust FOI legal framework for the East Africa region. FOI practitioners from throughout Africa
shared experiences on lessons learned regarding advocacy for, and implementation of,
access to information legislation. Dialog also focused on overcoming future challenges to FOI
in East Africa and how to expand a regional coalition in support of open access to information.
Francophone Africa Course, Washington DC (April 23, 2008)
This course was part of the Workshop on Governance and Anti-corruption "From Evaluation to
Practice". Daniel Kaufmann delivered a presentation entitled "Irrational Exuberance vs. ‘Afro
-Pessimism’:Lessons from an empirical perspective on governance in Africa." View
presenation in English and in French. Nathaniel Heller, Managing Director of Global Integrity,
talked about the objectives of the Integrity indicators and their contribution to assessing the
anti-corruption architecture of a country. View presentation. Carol Nkatha Matiko from the
Steadman Group based in Kenya, discussed the firm's experience in conducting governance
surveys in the Africa region and shared data analysis and results reporting techniques for
such surveys with the participants.
Book Launch "The Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States, and The
Quest for a Global Nation", Washington DC (April 22, 2008)
The World Bank InfoShop in collaboration with WBI and the Brookings Institution hosted this
event. This dramatic narrative of breathtaking scope and riveting focus puts the "story" back
into history. It is the saga of how the most ambitious of big ideas -- that a world made up of
many nations can govern itself peacefully -- has played out over the millennia. Humankind's
"Great Experiment" goes back to the most ancient of days -- literally to the Garden of Eden --
and into the present, with an eye to the future. This event was presented by Strobe Talbott,
John van Oudenaren, Daniel Kaufmann, and Michele De Nevers.
Challenging Orthodoxy on Governance and Corruption: Lessons from Worldwide Empirics,
Columbia University, NY (April 21, 2008)
Special lecture by Daniel Kaufmann given to the Global Economy course of Prof. Sunit Gulati,
drawing on empirical research and experience. View presentation.
Media Ethics, Sri Lanka (April 21, 2008)
This event focused on the role of Media Ethics and ethical principles for journalists. Also, the
event included facilitated discussions and group exercises to help journalists identify and
solve ethical dilemmas. This was a Distance Learning event organized by the WBI, the World
Bank Sri Lanka Country Office, and the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN).
Learning Event on Managing and Interpreting Development Data, Sri Lanka (April 7, 2008)
WBI organized a videoconference training event for media practitioners in Sri Lanka for
strengthening their capacity for effective access, management, analysis, and reporting on
development stories based on economic and development data.
The Role of Parliament in Curbing Corruption, Vientiane, Laos (March 24 - 25, 2008)
In collaboration with UNDP, the World Bank Institute held this learning activity designed to
improve the knowledge of participants on issues relating to the international best practice in
the role of parliament in providing oversight, improving transparency, and contributing to anti
-corruption efforts.
Access to Information, Media and Accountability Workshop, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (March 6 - 8, 2008)
WBI's Media, Information and Governance Program partnered with the Media Institute of South
Africa in order to deliver a workshop that enabled participants to share knowledge in creating
an open access to information environment which supports accountable and transparent
governance in Tanzania.
Seminar on Parliaments and Financial Oversight , Accra, Ghana (March 3 – 7, 2008)
In collaboration with the Canadian Parliamentary Centre, this activity highlighted best
practices with respect to effective financial oversight by parliament and the contribution such
oversight can make to poverty reduction. The target audience for this activity was Members of
Parliament and parliamentary staff involved in oversight of the budget process from Malawi,
Tanzania and Uganda.
Seminar on Member of Parliament Salaries, London, United Kingdom (March 3, 2008)
In collaboration with the London School of Economics (LSE) and the Commonwealth
Parliamentary Association, this seminar highlighted research undertaken at LSE on MP
salaries worldwide, with an emphasis on establishing guidelines and benchmarks.
Effective Parliamentary Committee Inquiries Course , Canberra, Australia (February 11 - 15,
2008)
WBI In collaboration with the Centre for Democratic Institutions presented this course for
parliamentary staff. This program was aimed specifically at Parliamentary Committee staff and
focused on the practical aspects of parliamentary committee work including conducting a
committee inquiry and writing a committee inquiry report.
Challenging Orthodoxy on Governance and Corruption: Lessons from Worldwide Empirics,
John Hopkins SAIS, Washington DC (February 1, 2008)
Drawing on years of research and experience as a pioneer in the area of governance metrics,
Daniel Kaufmann, Director of Global Governance at the World Bank Institute, discussed the
analytics, empirics, and implications of the ongoing efforts in measuring governance. His
presentation also showcased applications of the empirical work and addressed some of the
debated issues in this evolving field.
Workshop on Budget Monitoring for Journalists and Journalism Trainers, Dhaka, Bangladesh
(January 2008):
As part of the Bangladesh Governance and Transparency program, the WBI Media,
Information and Governance team organized a workshop on Budget Monitoring in Bangladesh.
Can Indicator-Based Competition Make Foreign Aid Work?, organized by American Enterprise
Institute, Washington, DC (January 14, 2008)
This event focused on the use of indicators to make policy shortcomings more visible and aid
allocation more competitive. A series of questions were discussed by some of the leading
practitioners of indicator-based development policy. View presentation.
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