The week in corruption and Anti-Corruption Day, 8 December 2017

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Transparency International's weekly newsletter and supplement to our Daily Corruption News, 8 December 2017

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Hi there,

Tomorrow, 9 December, is International Anti-Corruption Day. All over the world, we've been hosting special events and activities to celebrate this important day for the fight against corruption.

This week we've also been sharing stories of how Transparency International is working to give citizens a voice - and how it makes a difference in the lives of ordinary people around the world.

Feeling inspired to get involved? Then you're in the majority of people worldwide who believe that they can make a difference.

Here are a few things you can do:

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Stay informed and help us keep the pressure up through our social media channels.

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Empowering villagers to combat illegal deforestation in Zambia

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Citizens demand better healthcare in Pakistan - and get it

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Integrity Pacts: the European Commission perspective

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Corruption in the news this week

Top Story

European Union: First tax havens blacklist published by EU
BBC

The European Union has published its first blacklist of tax havens, naming 17 territories including Saint Lucia, Barbados and South Korea. A "watchlist" of 47 countries promising to change their tax rules to meet EU standards has also been issued.