asia_pacific/regional pages

Welcome to the TI Asia Pacific (TIAP) website where you can learn more about TI’s activities in Asia

From large developing countries like China and India to small island nations like Vanuatu to Australia and New Zealand, TIAP cover a vastly diverse area geographically, economically and culturally.

This site will help you to learn more about Transparency International Asia Pacific and its work. TIAP is made up of the Asia Pacific Department of the TI Secretariat, based in Berlin, and 20 National Chapters, National Chapters in Formation and National contacts.

Rapid economic growth in much of East and South East Asia and in India has profound governance implications. However, many Asia Pacific countries suffer from corruption, in some cases endemic. At the same time, there are outstanding examples of transparency and accountability in the region. By working together effectively, both at government and non-governmental levels, regional stakeholders can share best practices in order to reduce corruption.

TIAP Network

TI's Asia Pacific based National Chapters form TIAP, the regional anti-corruption forum for sharing experiences, lessons learned and anti-corruption tools.

The TIAP network consists of 19 National Chapters, Chapters in Formation and National Contacts, in four sub-regional groups. Without the Chapters, TIAP would not exist. They carry out important anti-corruption work at the national level. Awareness raising, advocacy on policy reforms and good governance, as well as mobilisation of the youth, are examples of activities through which Chapters bring out corruption related problems and causes to the public eye, accelerate media discussion, and provide concrete methods for tackling corruption. By working cooperatively with governments, private sector and other civil society organisations, Chapters make the best use of the TIAP anti-corruption network.

To find out more about each Chapter and its work, click on the country in the table below.

East Asia	South East Asia	South Asia	Pacific
China	Indonesia	Bangladesh	Australia
Japan	Malaysia	India	Fiji
South Korea	Philippines	Maldives	New Zealand
Taiwan	Thailand	Nepal	Papua New Guinea
		Pakistan	Solomon Islands
		Sri Lanka	Vanuatu

TI's Asia Pacific Department acts as the coordinator for TIAP website.

Regional Higlights

This section highlights the outstanding work done by TI National Chapters in stamping out corruption. In this highlight, we focus on activities that exemplify the ability of National Chapters to motivate whole communities, harnessing that momentum to call for needed change.

“Alone, we are powerless. Together, we have the power to change the world.”

TI PNG Walk Against Corruption May 30, 2008

Bringing together people from all age groups and walks of life, the TI PNG Walk Against Corruption (WAC) was a fund raising and advocacy event creating a greater awareness of the problems of corruption and providing financial security to future TI PNG operation and anti-corruption work.

The Walk was an opportunity for the community to come together under the banner of anti-corruption; 96 teams from 78 corporate companies, business houses, civil society organisations, statutory bodies, government departments, individuals and high commissions, including the former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu, participated in the walk. The WAC was also supported by many sponsors and volunteers, expanding the outreach and uniting the whole community in this awareness raising event.

This year’s theme for the walk was “CRUSADE FOR LIFE FREE OF CORRUPTION – IT’S YOUR RIGHT”. Teams competed for Best Anti-Corruption Message and Best Dressed. The walk culminated in a performance of a local Watete drama group depicting corruption as a disease in society that could only be cured through collective action. The event was held in Port Moresby and Kokopo and it is hoped that it will be expanded to other parts of the country next year with even greater participation.

Last year over 1000 people participated in the walk raising over US $34,785 (€24,460) (PGK 90,000). This year the grand total raised by the Walk was over US $73,125 (€50,565) (PGK 186,000), 40% of operating budget of TI PNG. All funds raised by the WAC are contributed to the Siaguru Endowment Fund (SEF) which has raised more than US $323,608 (€223,706) (PGK 823,129) to sustain TI PNG in its fight against corruption.

Find out more about the TI PNG WAC

Visit the TI PNG website

In Remembrance TI PNG Chairman Mr. Michael John Manning, OL, OBE

In the passing of Michael Manning, we have lost someone who was passionate about PNG and committed himself to tasks that sought to improve the lives of ordinary Papua New Guineans. His contributions to the development of PNG could not be underestimated. His passion for commitment to the people of PNG was always reflected in his work. He was a fearless fighter against graft and institutional corruption in the public sector and indeed at all levels of civil society in PNG.

He was never afraid to speak out on issues relating to corruption and was a strong promoter of good governance, as a result of which many have termed him a champion of the poor. He was a firm believer in informal economy and endeavoured to represent small farmers on the various boards which he sat. It was during one such meeting he had organised to revive the PNG Growers Association that he collapsed and lost his life. His work on the informal economy will remain a legacy and continue to have a great impact on the lives of the PNG population and many others who have been touched by his contribution to the long term development of PNG in his various capacities at all levels.

His contributions are immense in all sectors, particularly at TIPNG. We at TIPNG know very well that we have lost a symbol of hope which will take time to replace. However the fight still goes on and we will endeavour to carry on the fight against corruption.

-Henry Yamo, TIPNG Communications& Public Relations Officer Transparency International (PNG)

TI PNG saddened by passing of Chairman Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 22 August 2008

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