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As demand for defence offsets grows, so do #corruption risks.
Our latest report calls for urgent reforms to protect global security.
More here ⤵️ ti-defence.org/blissfully-bli…
“A surge in demand for defence offsets, inadequate #anticorruption measures by US defence firms, poor safeguards in many US partner nations, and lenient oversight from Washington has created a perfect storm of #corruption risks.”
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As the US escalates its global defence collaboration, our latest report breaks down the complex web of #corruption risks associated with offsets – financial sweeteners added to overseas arms sales.
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'Accountability and #anticorruption efforts across public bodies and the defence & security sector are critical for #Haiti 's return to peace, stability, and security, and should never be traded off.'
#haiticrisis
Full statement ⤵️ ti-defence.org/haiti-crisis-u…
The global value of defence contract offsets could hit $371 billion by 2025.
Our new report sheds light on how these opaque deals could undermine US and global security.
#corruption #anticorruption
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Many US security partner countries have adopted approaches to offsets or industrial cooperation that make them more susceptible to corruption. Nearly all of the 14 countries TI Defence&Security reviewed have very limited transparency on defense offsets. Learn more:…
Our latest report warns that the #UnitedStates is ignoring potentially dangerous #corruption risks around opaque defence contract payments that threaten to undermine US and international security.
More here ➡️ ti-defence.org/blissfully-bli…
LAUNCHING TOMORROW: Our latest report, Blissfully Blind, pulls back the curtain on the shadowy world of defence contract offsets and their #corruption risks.
From financial #transparency to procurement #integrity , we'll be scrutinising every aspect of the defence & security sectors in some 90 countries for the GDI 2025.
Learn more: ti-defence.org/gdi-2025-gover…
Our team has started work on the GDI 2025 - the leading global benchmark of #corruption risks in the defence and security sector.
We'll be assessing 90 nations and including insights into the impacts of corruption on different gender and minority groups.
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A lack of data is a major hurdle in mainstreaming a #gender perspective in #anticorruption , says Ortrun Merkle.
Some data exists for the defence & security sectors, but more evidence and case studies are needed to inform and improve policy.
📢 We’re excited to announce the start of work on the GDI 2025.
With some 90 countries assessed & a new gender perspective, the GDI is a vital tool for advocating for #transparency and #integrity in defence & security sectors worldwide.
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“When you're not in a position of power, or you don't have access to people in positions of power, you are basically at the mercy of those people.”
At our recent webinar, Javiera Thais Santa Cruz highlighted the realities faced by those at the intersection of vulnerability and #corruption .
Addressing the complex link between gender, corruption and insecurity first requires an understanding of their circular relationship, explains Ortrun Merkle.
You can watch our full webinar on #gender , #corruption and #insecurity here: vimeo.com/923425270
Missed our webinar on the links between gender inequality, #conflict , and #corruption ?
Watch back and hear from Ortrun Merkle, Javiera Thais Santa Cruz, Fernanda Galicia and Sabrina White on how these issues intertwine - and what can be done to address them.
vimeo.com/923425270
