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Corruption and Cambodian Households

The 2010 Corruption and Cambodian Households survey (A quantitative household survey on Perceptions, Attitudes, and Impact of Everyday forms of Corrupt Practices in Cambodia)

The result suggests positive signs in the fight against corruption in Cambodia. Perception of public services and integrity of service and political institutions in Cambodia has improved considerably since an earlier survey in 2005. In particular, there has been a remarkable shift in attitudes towards public services such as health, education, public registry and business licensing. Even perceptions regarding police officers and judges, who scored lowest on the survey, have improved considerably.

Business Brief: Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is increasingly recognised as an important tool in the prevention and detection of corruption and other malpractices. This paper will demonstrate what is Whistleblowing? The role of Whistleblowing in the fight against corruption, Whistleblowing in Cambodian Anti-Corruption law, What is a good Whistleblowing policy and procedure for business? and Why businesses need to have Whistlebowing policy?

A Transparent and Accountable Judiciary to Deliver Justice for All

This report by UNDP and U4 highlights experiences from Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, *Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Philippines, and Somalia in promoting transparency and accountability within the judiciary. It looks at codes of conduct and internal oversight mechanisms for strengthening integrity and accountability, such as judicial councils, and the vetting of judges as an instrument of last resort in contexts of transitional justice. The report also explores the potential of inclusive approaches and the use of new technologies to involve the broader community in judicial reform processes.

Statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Rhona Smith, called on the Cambodian authorities to further strengthen the protection of women and indigenous peoples’ rights in the country.

A Human Rights Analysis of the Draft Law on Trade Unions

The present analysis is a contribution to the consideration of the draft law. It provides an analysis of some key aspects of the initiative, in order to provide constructive elements to the process of drafting the Law on Trade Unions, which integrates the relevant international human rights standards.