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  • Secondary education in Ukraine: corruption and anti-corruption

    Secondary education in Ukraine provides students with both academic and vocational learning opportunities. However, the sector, in particular academic and financial processes, is afflicted by risks of bribery, misappropriation, favouritism and...

    Bergin, Jamie

    2024

  • Anti-corruption and integrity outlook 2024

    In recent years, OECD countries have strengthened their anti-corruption and integrity frameworks. However, according to OECD criteria, in key areas countries’ monitoring and implementation of integrity measures need improvement, meaning that...

    Paris, OECD, 2024

  • Corruption in service delivery: topic guide

    This topic guide explores corruption in service delivery in general terms. It serves as an introduction to three other topic guides which assess corruption risks in the health, education and water and sanitation sectors, looking at challenges...

    Transparency International, 2024

  • Newspaper

    Qualification authentication system to combat fake degrees

    Libya

    Press

    Wagdy Sawahe - University World News

    To combat certificate forgery in Higher Education, Libya joined the Unified Arab System for Blockchain-based Certificate Authentication. This initiative, spearheaded by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), provides a reliable method for verifying academic qualifications. Experts advocate for similar systems across Africa to strengthen hiring practices and ensure credential credibility. They suggest leveraging blockchain technology and collaborating with international organizations for widespread implementation.

  • Newspaper

    Fake diploma scandal indicates corruption

    Türkiye

    Press

    - Cyprus Mirror

    The General Secretary of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) highlighted the significance of the ongoing investigation into a fake diploma scandal and its implications for corruption within senior bureaucratic and political circles. He pledges the CTP's commitment to monitoring the process and work towards enhancing the effectiveness of regulatory bodies like the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council YÖDAK to improve governance and accountability in higher education institutions.

  • Newspaper

    Flawed verification systems to blame for forged certificates

    Kenya

    Press

    Gilbert Nganga - University World News

    Kenya's public sector is facing a crisis as an audit by the Public Service Commission revealed more than 2,000 cases of fake academic and professional certificates among government employees. It was found that 787 civil servants had used false credentials, ranging from fake secondary and tertiary education certificates to altered grades. This widespread fraud, which affects several government institutions, undermines public confidence. The proposed legislation aims to tackle the problem, but urgent reforms are needed to restore integrity and accountability.

  • Newspaper

    New government moves to end systemic corruption affecting HE

    Poland

    Press

    Wojciech Kosc - University World News

    The Polish government has introduced measures to combat corruption in the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR), including increasing oversight by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Reports of misuse of funds and irregularities in grant allocation have prompted investigations and led to changes in the NCBiR's operations. Additionally, efforts are underway to ensure transparent and equitable financing of universities, with plans to increase funding for science and higher education.

  • Faces of Open Government: Muriel Poisson

    News

    This interview was first published by Open Government Partnership in the Faces of Open Government.

  • Newspaper

    CS Machogu takes teachers to task on 'ghost candidates'

    Kenya

    Press

    Lewis Nyaundi - The Standard

    Education Cabinet Secretary raised concerns about school heads potentially inflating candidate numbers for national examinations in Kenya. Similar concerns were raised during the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam, where 9,354 students registered but did not sit the exam. To curb "ghost candidates, this year KCSE registration will be done based on the data in the National Education Management Information System.

  • Newspaper

    Academics reject draft law that ‘politicises’ universities

    Nepal

    Press

    Binod Ghimire - University World News

    The draft law on universities is facing opposition from academics who argue it allows political interference, compromising educational quality. The proposed legislation would grant political figures such as the education minister and provincial chief minister’s significant roles in university governance, contrary to calls for academic autonomy. Critics advocate for academic autonomy and a board of trustees composed of experts. The law proposes the replacement of the University Grants Commission with a High-Level Education Commission chaired by the Minister of education.

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