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As of June 1, 2019, Ms. Inese Tauriņa has taken on the duties of Manager of the project Alliance Against Corruption in Latvia implemented by Transparency International Latvia (DELNA). I. Taurina was the Council Member of DELNA for more than two years (from March 30, 2017 till May 31, 2019), and member of DELNA since ...

. Transparency International Latvia (Sabiedrība par atklātību – Delna) is pleased to invite you to a non-formal discussion LOBBYING IS LIKE SEX Friday, May 10, 2019 19:00 – 20:30 SPIIKIIZI bar, Kr.Valdemāra iela 17a, Riga . Speakers: Sergejus Muravjovas, Executive Director at Transparency International Lithuania Vladlens Kovaļevs, Managing Partner at VA Government The main goal of the event is to discuss the needs and ways for ...

Sometimes it’s a lot easier to stay quiet than to speak out against corruption. For many government workers who dedicate their lives to public service and their country, this can be particularly difficult. Speaking out against your employer could result in losing your job or facing harassment or even violence. That’s why when citizens like Liene decide ...

In 2019 and 2020, Transparency International Latvia (Delna) will implement the EU Commission-funded project “Integrity Watch: online tools for the fight against political corruption in Europe” (Integrity Watch). The project is led by Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin and will be implemented together with Transparency International EU and other 7 TI chapters across Europe. The project aims ...

Report summary: . 1. Feasibility studies of large-scale projects should justify evidence of the included technical parameters. A more thorough assessment of large-scale projects at the level of the European Commission (amounting to EUR 100 million) could reduce the risks of corruption. 2. In the course of the procurement, Delna drew attention to a number of specific requirements, ...

. The results of 2018 parliamentary elections in Latvia demonstrated that society demands change. Voters rejected 65% of the former Members of the Parliament. The government formation process took three months, however, there are indications that political will exists to introduce more transparency and strengthen the fight against corruption. Will the new politicians finally introduce the ...

Arrests of eight individuals including director of “Škoda Transportation” and municipal enterprise’s Riga City Traffic’s official made headlines in December 2018 in Latvia. The case started by Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) features 800 000 EUR or even bigger bribe. It was allegedly paid to win contract for delivering 200 buses and trolleybuses for ...

On 22 November 2018 Transparency International Latvia, in collaboration with Open Knowledge Sweden and Open Knowledge Finland  has published a new study on open data and anti-corruption policies in Latvia, Sweden and Finland, showing that governments in the three countries could do more to leverage the potential of open data for anti-corruption policies and public accountability. The study is the ...

  Transparency International Latvia, Open Knowledge Sweden, Open Knowledge Finland and the Nordic Council of Ministers kindly invite you to participate to the international workshop: . Open Data and the Fight against Corruption in the Nordic-Baltic Region . Monday, 15th October 2018 h. 16.00 – 18.00 Nordic Council of Ministers Office Riga, Berga bazārs, Marijas iela 13/3, ground floor . EVENT AGENDA . 15:30-16:00 – REGISTRATION . 16:00-17:00 – ...

. Recognising the need for innovative tools in the fight against corruption, Transparency International Latvia (Delna), together with Open Knowledge Sweden and Open Knowledge Finland, and with the financial support of the Nordic Council of Ministers, have carried out a study on open data and anti-corruption policies in Latvia, Sweden and Finland. . The aim is to assess ...