Tackling Corruption in South Asia: Civil Society Innovations

30 March 2023  17:30 - 19:00

Virtual Event | Organised by The Asia Foundation | Held in Colombo (IST) in English
Contact details: dharshani.abeykoon@asiafoundation.org
Addressing and fighting corruption
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Across South Asia economic growth and democratic development continue to be challenged by the presence of corruption. In attempting to reject corruption as an accepted practice and systemic norm, civic actors have been active in navigating both the political economy and technical obstacles to lead innovative anti-corruption efforts. These efforts are part of a long-term fight against corruption, which requires deep structural changes to a country’s institutions, it’s legal framework and its culture. Civil Society organizations in South Asia have contributed significantly to this effort and this discussion will feature the work of civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to fight corruption and bolster democracy in their respective countries.

Presenters

Anurag Acharya, Director of Practice (Politics and Governance), Policy Entrepreneurs Inc (PEI) Nepal 

Nadishani Perera, Executive Director, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) 

Professor  Mustafizur Rahman, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Bangladesh 

Diana Fernandez (Moderator), Deputy Country Representative, Asia Foundation, Sri Lanka  

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