How can Ukraine navigate the anticorruption challenge on the road to reconstruction? In the fourth episode of our anti-corruption podcast, UNCHAINED, we tackle a pressing issue: corruption in the reconstruction of Ukraine after Russian aggression. Our guest is Richard Messic, an anticorruption advisor and the executive editor of the Global Anticorruption Blog. With extensive experience, including years at the World Bank, Richard sheds light on the insidious practices and corruption networks that plague the construction industry. And it's not just Ukraine; these issues are pervasive across the globe, from the Philippines and the Netherlands to France, Germany, and the United States. How do unscrupulous actors siphon off funds meant for reconstruction? Where are the vulnerabilities and red flags? What mechanisms exist for auditing and oversight? And, critically, how can cutting-edge technologies bolster the fight against corruption?
Listen in and share this insightful discussion with your global network on Spotify, SoundCloud, Google, and Apple podcasts. This podcast is a collaborative effort by ACREC, EAACN, and Inna Nelles, generously supported by The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF). It is inspiring stories of successful anti-corruption efforts in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.