Transparency International
Coverage of Transparency International in the Nexus archive.
- Iraq arrests 47 officials in anti-corruption crackdown
Iraq arrested 47 officials in an anti-corruption crackdown led by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The suspects include MPs and oil ministry officials, with the operation conducted by Iraq's Commission of Integrity and security services raiding Baghdad's Green Zone.
- Vision 2030's biggest breakthrough isn't in the charts
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy has achieved significant economic metrics including 4.5% GDP growth and non-oil activities now accounting for over half the economy. However, the most important breakthrough is the cultural shift away from corruption, evidenced by stronger institutions, digital governance systems, and enforcement through the Nazaha anti-corruption agency. This institutional improvement has enabled private sector growth and attracted foreign investment.