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Multilateral Diplomacy & Global Governance @AmericanU-@AU_SIS | #OpenGov @AcctResearchCtr | @WorldBank Youth Anti-Corruption Innovator | @YouthIntegrity ‘23

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@IdahKnowles
Idah Knowles
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A Honorary Breakfast with @USAID Administrator Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) in Tallinn Estonia alongside USAID Senior Advisor & Chief Operating Officer (Anti-Corruption Taskforce) Melissa Brown & US Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent, @USAmbEstonia . #OGPEstonia
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@WBG_Digital
World Bank Digital
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Happening now! Watch our World Bank Live on “Building AI Foundations” to explore how digital infrastructure, governance, and skills can unlock AI’s potential for jobs and economies - https://t.co/s2LUmbXSap
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@WorldBank
World Bank
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#DebtTransparency is not merely about better data disclosure—it is about financing development. Despite recent improvements, major transparency gaps remain. We need to act now to avoid the the vicious cycle that a lack of transparency can set off. ➡️ https://t.co/1aRhjnSE6D
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Strong, adaptive institutions are the backbone of sustained economic growth. Learn how middle-income countries can - 🔸build state capacity, 🔸earn public trust, and 🔸foster innovation. Read the new blog: https://t.co/aoXo49q83i
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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💡 How does integrity compliance shape markets and create opportunities? Find out at Championing Integrity: 15 Years of Empowering the Private Sector 📅 December 9 📍World Bank HQ & Online 🔗 Register: https://t.co/JtDVilLYGE #IntegrityMatters #AntiCorruptionDay
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Responding to citizens demands & addressing inconsistencies strengthens the effectiveness of public finance. It requires reimagining Public Finance in - 🟣service delivery 🟣ensuring resources support long-term priorities 🟣resilience & climate action. https://t.co/UE32wmL2Xc
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Improving beneficial ownership disclosure could benefit developing nations financially, enhance service delivery, and boost trust in #governance. 📑Read the blog to learn how the Philippines is using this approach against corruption. https://t.co/M4LiHuPAzb
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@MzalendoWatch
Mzalendo
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In Parliament this week: Missed this week’s proceedings? Here’s a rundown of what transpired in both houses. ☑️ The President delivered the State of the Nation Address during a joint sitting of Parliament. ☑️ At the National Assembly, three Bills were passed, including the
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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People don’t experience procurement through evaluation grids or compliance checklists. They experience tangible outcomes, such as a delayed school opening, an unreliable water system, or a contract that delivers half of what was promised. 🔗Learn more: https://t.co/2ZeGmAgsOo
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@WilliamsRuto
William Samoei Ruto, PhD
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The World Bank has supported Kenya's bold decision to set up a National Infrastructure Fund to expand the road and rail network, irrigation and energy generation. The Bank cited the proposal to build 50 mega dams to expand land under irrigation by 2.5 million acres, saying it
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@IdahKnowles
Idah Knowles
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Happy to see “Youth Innovations Pitch Workshop” featured in the Partnerships for Anti-Corruption Global Forum 2025 Report. It was an honour to be one of the youth innovators sharing ideas on integrity, accountability, and anti-corruption. @wbg_gov @AcctResearchCtr @AU_SIS.
@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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💡 From policy to practice: The Partnerships in Anticorruption Global Forum 2025 Report reveals how partnerships turn challenges into opportunities for growth and trust. 📘 Dive into the key lessons: https://t.co/iklif6L5M2
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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💡 From policy to practice: The Partnerships in Anticorruption Global Forum 2025 Report reveals how partnerships turn challenges into opportunities for growth and trust. 📘 Dive into the key lessons: https://t.co/iklif6L5M2
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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🌍 Championing Integrity: 15 Years of Impact Through Integrity Compliance Join us on Dec 9 as we celebrate 15 years of integrity compliance driving ethical business and sustainable growth. 📍 @WorldBank HQ & Online 🔗 Details: https://t.co/5W4tyj0L2Q #AntiCorruptionDay2025
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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📢 Mark your calendars! On International Anticorruption Day, we reflect on 15 years of empowering the private sector through integrity compliance. ✅ Insightful discussions ✅ Launch of the revised World Bank Integrity Compliance Guidelines and more: https://t.co/vmWe6XEoMM
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Learn how the World Bank's Governance Risk Assessment System (GRAS) combines public procurement data with sources like payroll, social benefits, beneficial ownership and more to help strengthen integrity and accountability: https://t.co/00lv8EyTEk
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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Malawi has passed strong anti-corruption laws, but the real challenge is implementation. The country faces significant challenges in translating its legal and regulatory reforms into effective governance outcomes. Read the brief 📙: https://t.co/Ge0LGsLHcv
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@wbg_gov
World Bank Gov
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With @WorldBank support, @moj_Armenia recently digitalized the country’s justice system, making services more accessible and transparent for all. See the impact here: https://t.co/2gQUgsbu9w
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World Bank Gov
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AI 🤖capacity development must comprise not just human capacity, but institutional capacity to enable long-term African innovation. Limited AI-related job prospects often push top talent abroad, contributing to Africa’s “brain drain.” Read more: https://t.co/zrnSXmMgIn
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@opengovpart
Open Gov Partnership
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👏 Honorable Mentions: 🇨🇴 Bogotá, Colombia · 🇧🇷 Brazil @CGUonline · 🇨🇴 Santiago de Cali, Colombia · 🇰🇪 Uasin Gishu County, Kenya · 🇦🇷 Mendoza, Argentina @ciudaddemendoza
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@opengovpart
Open Gov Partnership
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🏅 Thematic Award Winners 🇰🇪 Nandi, Kenya · 🇵🇭 Philippines · 🇵🇭 Quezon City, Philippines · 🇵🇭 Philippines · 🇳🇬 Nigeria · 🇭🇷 Zagreb, Croatia · 🇦🇲 Metsamor, Armenia · 🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
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@opengovpart
Open Gov Partnership
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When government and citizens work together, trust grows. 🌍 OGP Local cities are advancing #SDG16: 🇦🇲 Armavir 🇵🇭 South Cotabato 🇪🇨 Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas 🇧🇷 São Paulo 📘 Learn more: https://t.co/9sqn0R8iLl #BuildingBridgesEmpoweringCitizens @UNDP @uclg
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