(Vajutage siia EESTIKEELSE kuulutuse lugemiseks)

Dear Sir/Madam!

Transparency International Estonia is pleased to invite you to participate at the Anti-Corruption workshop focused on corruption challenges that businesses face in their day-to-day operations and how to establish comprehensive program to tackle them. Workshop will take place on the 15th of April from 9.30 to 13.00 at Tallinn, Hotel Olümpia Conference Centre, Liivalaia 33.

Workshop facilitators

This was the key finding the conference “Corruption, civil society and transparency” held in Tallinn by Transparency International Estonia. Participants discussed what conditions should a civil society organization comply with to be transparent and accountable and what measures can be taken by them to encourage the dissemination of ethical principles in society. “In addition to being transparent, an NGO must also appear to be transparent, “said Kristina Mänd, Council Member of Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations.

TI-Estonia reviewed public procurement in local government bodies at a round table late last month, aimed at raising awareness of corruption risks. The biggest potential for corruption lies in the procurements in the IT sector and in construction, according to Tom Annikve, member of the board of Public Procurements Centre NGO. "Municipalities in Estonia have different experience in organizing procurements," said Annikve.

Transparency International-Estonia as an independent organisation has evolved into a substantive competence centre and linking institution in anti-corruption activities in Estonia. This is a result of consistent and socially active engagements. One of the priorities set in the courses of action for 2008 is the development of a network of non-governmental organisations (NGO) to activate and enhance the fight against corruption. It is necessary to have widespread and competent organisation in Estonia to coordinate anti-corruption actions.