
RESPOND is pleased to announce that several members of the consortium have contributed to the newly published Handbook of Research Methods for Corruption Studies. Edited by Michael Johnston, one of the world’s leading and most respected scholars in the field of corruption studies, the volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of corruption…

The Italian Political Science Association (SISP) has opened the call for abstracts for its 2026 Annual Conference, which will take place in Trento from 3 to 5 September 2026. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit their paper proposals by 29 May 2026 via the official conference website: https://www.sisp.it/ Within Section 6 – Public Policies…

On 27 March 2025, S-Com had the opportunity to participate in the Final Conference of the iMonitor project, held at Hotel Indigo in Brussels. Organised by the Government Transparency Institute (GTI) and project partners, the conference marked the closing of a two-year EU-funded initiative that sought to enhance integrity in public procurement by combining data-driven…

Understanding the intricate dynamics between corruption and democracy is crucial in addressing governance challenges worldwide. In a recent episode of KickBack – The Global Anticorruption Podcast, Marcia Grimes and Monika Bauhr delve into this complex relationship, shedding light on the mechanisms that sustain corruption and the efforts needed to promote accountability. Hosted by Liz Dávid-Barrett,…

On January 23, RESPOND took part in the Anti-Corruption Workshop organized by the European Commission, DG HOME, DG RTD, and the European Research Executive Agency (REA). The event brought together researchers and policymakers to strengthen the link between EU-funded research and anti-corruption policy efforts. RESPOND was featured alongside other projects, including FALCON, KLEPTOTRACE, and POSEIDON,…

The Open Data Working Group is hosting a session on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in combating environmental crimes and corruption. This event will delve into how AI can enhance intelligence gathering, impact assessment, and detection of illegal activities, offering innovative solutions to critical global challenges. The upcoming online session “The Role of…