Region: Africa and the Middle East

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the design report for Seychelles' first action plan. The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments. ..

Read how reformers in Kaduna, Nigeria are empowering citizens to monitor major government projects and help the government plan and allocate funding for those projects more efficiently

Read how reformers in Sierra Leone are strengthening auditing bodies to reduce corruption in planning and spending.

Read how reformers in Kenya are working to overcome systemic corruption by ensuring that procurement data is open and accessible for all.

Read how reformers in Liberia are working together to ensure the autonomy and preservation of their land rights.

Read how reformers in Sierra Leone are working to address tax revenue losses through greater transparency and public accountability.

Read how reformers in Nigeria are working to end illicit financial flows through beneficial ownership transparency.

Read how reformers in Burkina Faso are strengthening mining sector governance through EITI.

Read how a user-friendly open budget portal in South Africa empowers citizens to advance social change.

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the design report for Kaduna State’s first action plan. The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments..

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the design report for Sierra Leone’s third action plan. The report covers the action plan development process and the design of commitments..

Like governments around the world, African countries have shifted enormous resources to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given such massive spending, fiscal transparency is more important than ever to minimize financial mismanagement and corruption.