Good Governance

By transferring resources from public to private hands, corruption negates the benefits of development. Similarly, favoritism and nepotism are the antithesis of fairness and equality. It is no coincidence that the most corrupt polities are also the poorest, most unequal and most justice-deficient. If the rule of law and development are to take hold, good governance is a necessary condition.

For this reason, IDLO has undertaken to expand its portfolio of integrity-focused projects. Promoting good governance is an area so broad as to be almost inexhaustible. In our case, it may mean helping countries make the institutions of justice cleaner and more responsive; reducing conflict of interest in procurement and public life; seeking to ensure adequate funding for the judiciary; or strengthening the capacity to fight fraud and economic crime.

Hague Setting for Wide-Ranging Rule of Law Debate

The rule of law is emerging as one of the most pressing issues of this century. It is a cornerstone of peace, security, justice and development.

A Rule of Law Approach to Promoting Integrity and Rebuilding Trust

EVENT | Monday, 13 December 2021 | 12:00 - 13:00 CET

A Rule of Law Approach to Promoting Integrity and Rebuilding Trust

Special event at the ninth session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption Conference of States Parties (CoSP)

IDLO Statement at the 3rd Meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group

IDLO Statement at the 3rd Meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group

Rome, Italy

Delivered by Liliana De Marco, Director of External Relations and Partnerships, IDLO

It is a pleasure to take the floor on behalf of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO).

Statement by the Director-General of IDLO, Jan Beagle, on Democracy Day

COVID-19 is exposing existing fragilities to democracy, good governance and the rule of law. Citizens’ growing distrust of government has been exacerbated by the pandemic and has also limited swift and effective governance responses.

Democracy Day in the Time of the Pandemic: A Sustainable Response to the Global Crisis based on Multilateralism and the Rule of Law

WEBINAR – MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE | 16 September 2020 | 9:00 – 10:30 EDT

Democracy Day in the Time of the Pandemic: A Sustainable Response to the Global Crisis based on Multilateralism and the Rule of Law

Climate and Conflict in the Sahel: a Rule of Law Perspective

WEBINAR

In fragile contexts, the immediate impacts of climate change on precipitation and temperatures risk to combine with political and social tensions exacerbating destructive competition over scarce natural resources.

Climate and Conflict in the Sahel: a Rule of Law Perspective

This is tragically evident in Africa’s semi-arid Sahel region, where recurrent droughts, population growth and weak governance are increasing pressure on land and water

Crisis Governance Forum: The Launch Session

Crisis Governance Forum

A Series of Online Consultations on Crisis Governance and the Rule of Law

Statement by the Director-General of IDLO, Jan Beagle, on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2020

Multilateralism and the rule of law, so critical to advancing peace and security, human dignity and individual well-being, may sometimes appear to be abstract concepts, distant from the day to day lives of people.

Key Initiatives

Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration: Electronic Public Registers in Ukraine

Through its decentralization and anti-corruption efforts, the Government of Ukraine is attempting to improve and extend the application of e-governance, or digital, tools in public administration based on international best practices. Over 100 existing registries and databases managed by various state institutions lack interoperability and do not allow for smooth exchanges of data between each other.
Adopting a Fair Treatment Approach in Indonesia’s Ombudsman Offices

The Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia handles citizens’ complaints about public service delivery and maladministration. Often, similar complaints are filed, or citizens return with additional grievances, leading to the refiling of cases and extra legal and administrative costs. The Ombudsman of Indonesia seeks to improve its service delivery, its effectiveness when handling complaints and its relationship with citizens and other stakeholders.
Building capacity to implement the new Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code are set to enter into force on January 1, 2019, with the aim of improving the system of law enforcement in the country. Specifically, the new Criminal Code seeks to reform criminal law, procedure and types of criminal punishment, promote the integration of the Code into security measures, institute probation, introduce mediation in criminal matters, and support new mechanisms and approaches for the social integration of persons convicted of criminal wrongdoing.
The new Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes in Kyrgyzstan

In recent years, the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a new Criminal Code and reformed the Criminal Procedure Code with the stated aim to humanize the system of law enforcement in the country. The new Codes were developed by a group of dedicated technical experts that have subsequently supported the development of a training program aimed at building the capacity of all key stakeholders - judges, police, defense lawyers, and prosecutors - on the foundational understanding of the codes.