

The Unique Role of Philanthropy in Anti-Corruption (Part 1)
As a general rule, private foundations are less active in anti-corruption and governance than in spheres such as culture, education, health and entrepreneurship, to name a few. One exception is the Chandler Foundation, established in 2013, with a vision of building cultures of integrity and high trust across government, the market, and communities. I spoke recently with Director of Integrity Programs Leslie Tsai to learn about one of the Foundation’s efforts...

Marc Schleifer
Aug 53 min read


Unlikely Compliance Allies: Rethinking the Role of NGOs in Corporate Compliance Strategies
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are not always considered in the world of compliance. But what if NGOs were considered as strategic allies? NGOs are allies that bring local knowledge, community trust, and issue-specific expertise that businesses often lack. In today’s complex risk environment, many NGOs, including business associations, worker groups, and community-based groups, can be essential partners in creating ecosystems of integrity. This is especially true for c

Michele Crymes
Jul 102 min read


What Role Can Impact Investors Play in the Fight Against Corruption?
In the Financial Times, “Impact investors look to soften Trump aid blow,” Simon Mundy writes that while impact investment “cannot plug all the holes left by the slashing of international aid, it may at least be able to offset some of the effect”.

Marc Schleifer
May 82 min read


The Pros and (Substantial) Cons of an ISO Anti-Bribery Standard
We are reposting another article to continue the debate about the value of the ISO anti-bribery compliance standard. This was first published when the ISO standard was released, but we believe it remains a relevant part of the debate today.

Alexandra Addison-Wrage
Apr 244 min read


ISO 37001: Standardization and its Discontents
We are reposting an article as part of the debate about the value of the ISO anti-bribery compliance standard. This was first published when the ISO standard was released, but we believe it remains a relevant part of the debate today.

Alexandra Addison-Wrage
Apr 222 min read


Notes from Damascus
I am in transit back from a week in Syria and wanted to summarize some of my impressions and recurring themes I heard from people across...

Alexandra Addison-Wrage
Mar 33 min read
