The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide.
We engage advocates from across the globe and from multiple work disciplines to advance the rule of law.
Absence of Corruption (Factor 2 of the WJP Rule of Law Index) measures the absence of corruption in a number of government agencies. The factor considers three forms of corruption: bribery, improper influence by public or private interests, and misappropriation of public funds or other resources. These three forms of corruption are examined with respect to government officers in the executive branch (2.1), the judiciary (2.2), the military and police (2.3), and the legislature (2.4), and encompass a wide range of possible situations in which corruption – from petty bribery to major kinds of fraud – can occur.
2.1 Government officials in the Executive Branch do not use public office for private gain
2.2 Government officials in the judicial branch do not use public office for private gain
2.3 Government officials in the police and the military do not use public office for private gain
2.4 Government officials in the legislative branch do not use public office for private gain
Transparent Resources is a joint initiative of six organizations that promote transparency and accountability in Argentina (Foundation Citizen Power), Bolivia (Build Foundation), Ecuador (Citizen and Development Foundation), Guatemala (Citizen Action), Paraguay (TEDIC), and Venezuela (Transparency Venezuela).
Works to fight corruption in all its aspects and promote integrity through awareness raising and training of judges, prosecutors and investigators.
Works to hold the government accountable on issues of governance, transparency and justice through its network of civil society, community and faith based organizations.
Works to eradicate corruption in Jamaica, in public office, but also through the tracking and prosecution of organized crime units.
Detects government corruption, promotes dialogue surrounding good governance, and develops ways to successfully deal with corruption
Works to monitor and reform electoral processes to promote good governance, democracy, and human rights through election monitoring and civic education
Works to collect information, investigate cases and prevent corruption within government services.
MACC works to eradicate corruption, abuse of power, and malpractice in Malaysia through educational programs, prevention, and enforcement. It investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors and provides legal protection for witnesses in corruption cases.
Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm representing investors and companies in the key areas of commercial transactions, dispute resolution and litigation, and intellectual property. Additionally they advise clients on anti-corruption matters and is the exclusive TRACE Partner Law Firm in both Thailand and Cambodia.
Founded in 2011 and formerly known as the Anti-Corruption Network, ACT is an initiative from the private sector that comprises nearly 50 organizations from the private, public, and civil society sectors, and serves as a social force to mobilize Thai people and society in rejecting corruption. It supports policy reform in order to make anticorruption measures become tangible and effective.
The Foundation is an inititiative of the Moral Promotion Center which is associated with the Ministry of Culture. The Foundation seeks to develop a culture of respect for ethics and morality, good governance, and transparency in Thailand by establishing partnerships with the private, public, and civil society sectors.
Launched in 2011 to promote investigative journalism and research, it is an independent media organization that produces an online newspaper accessible for all.
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) was established as a public policy research institute in 1984. It provides technical analysis, mostly in economic areas, to various public agencies to assist in formulating policies that support long-term economic and social development in Thailand.
Founded in 2011, it focuses on transparency issues in the public and private sectors, promotes sustainable development, and is operated by a group of professional journalists with combined experience of over sixty years.
Union for Civil Liberty is one of the member organizations in Thailand of the International Federation of Human Rights (IFHR). It works to advance democratic liberties and fundamental rights, such as freedom of opinion and expression, and advocates for the government to stop abuses and incarcerations due to the lèse-majesté law.
UNITAS Bolivia is comprised of approximately twenty civil society organizations that work to generate proposals and alternatives for development and social transformation. It works with social movements and grassroots organizations to achieve a democratic, just, and equitable society.
Founded in 1974 it is committed to fighting corruption through effective law enforcement, education, and prevention to help keep Hong Kong fair, just, stable, and prosperous. It combats corruption using a three-pronged approach of law enforcement, prevention, and community education.
The Build Foundation works to strengthen democracy, human rights, and equal access to justice. Programs include research, education and advocacy for the promotion of civic participation and development, most notably their initiatives integrate indigenous communities to foster access to justice and intercultural dialogue. Additionally, they work to prevent human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children in Bolivia.