Daniel Kaufmann

@kaufpost

Governance, anti-corruption, development, extractives. President Emeritus and ex-CEO, NRGI. Brookings Institution. Views mine.

Washington, DC
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Joined August 2008
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  1. 11 hours ago

    Thanks & Since we're at it, 2 decades ago I tried a bit of provocation by 'redefining' corruption as 'the privatization of the rules of the game.' Glad that a bit more attention being paid 2 nowadays, though more needed.

    A useful thread by summarizing the World Bank's anti-corruption state-of-the-art: Opengovt+govtech+data+. I'm reminded of useful dictum: "you don't fight corruption by fighting corruption...."
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    Dec 14

    Texas School’s Unbanned Books Down To 3 Copies Of Tom Clancy’s ‘Threat Vector’

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  3. Dec 13

    The got enormous attention, even if largely . And virtual. had tough words. Afterwards. Meanwhile, in just concretely outsmarted Putin. Consequential, even if it got scant attention in the .

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  4. Dec 13

    1 would help w/ 2 But unclear yet extent magnified tragedy.3 Still, via leadership, modern codes & technology would make huge difference. 4 Lessons from

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    Dec 11

    Wow… this obituary. (In yesterdays NYT. Yes I read the tiny obituaries. That means I get to see amazing stories like this. It’s like micro-nonfiction.)

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  6. Dec 13

    Nice. And for a just released JR documentary which is a glue of these book themes, I suggest Paper & Glue...

    December (re) reading list, thinking about the upcoming Forum, photos and more photos… ❤️📚📷
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  7. Dec 12

    "Siempre imaginé que el Paraiso seria algun tipo de biblioteca" ["I have always imagined that Heaven would be some kind of library.'] -- Jorge Luis Borges

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  8. Dec 9

    Today: . Opportunity to seize the day & deal with anti- differently. Which requires a change in approach, placing & issues center stage. Especially in post- & era.

    The are the clearest evidence yet of the global transnational networks enabling grand corruption. 🔊 discusses the devastating consequences & the proposed International Anti-Corruption Court on the podcast 👇
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  9. Dec 9

    Appreciate recap on of our collaboration with you on anti- & lessons. But post-pandemic world is different & priority reforms need to also evolve.

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    📺 On this we summarise the discussion in our interviews Hear from , Graham Davis , , , and Jonas Moberg formerly
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    Dec 9

    Today, ICMM members have committed to disclose all mineral development contracts entered into from 1 Jan 2021. We’ve also launched our 2020 ICMM Tax Contribution Report. Learn more here:

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    Dec 9

    Leaders at must take strong steps to improve transparency to help reduce in extractives. See how 18 countries performed on beneficial ownership policies & practices in the 2021 :

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    Dec 9

    On , NRGI’s brand new 2021 analysis shows how corruption remains a major challenge in oil, gas & mining: And this NRGI tool offers practical steps to address :

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    Dec 9

    kicks off formally today! Here are 5 commitments that participating govts should make to prevent corruption in and the . From

    Tune in as I deliver opening remarks at the virtual Summit for Democracy.
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    Dec 6

    How can diff types of national oil companies move ? And how can activists effect change w/n NOCs? Proud to contribute to landmark @Nrgi report on NOCs & Climate Change last month, w/ 2 launch events today: Brief 🧵 on our findings:

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    Dec 8

    Corruption in , & undermines efforts of resource-rich countries to democratize, prosper & address the crisis. NRGI & its partners share 5 steps govts at can take to counter ➡️

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    Dec 6

    Adversaries are coming for our democracy -- but we’re not helpless. There is A LOT we can all do to push back against those who would destroy democracy. We lay them out in our :

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    Dec 5

    Hm, I wonder if we will learn more about this at our big kickoff Event tomorrow morning with a Keynote from the deputy secretary of the treasury! I bet we do. PLZ JOIN US 👉

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  18. Dec 3

    Again. Immediate outrage at high school shooting. By a kid abetted by his parents. Charging them is a start. But there is a more fundamental problem. Decade-old analysis applies even more now, since U.S. reality has further deteriorated.

    The parents of the 15-year-old suspect in the Michigan school shooting are facing homicide involuntary manslaughter charges, according to court documents. Follow live updates:
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  19. Dec 1

    Q to on : what actual share of PCR positive tests in the US provide information on variant?

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    Nov 29

    LTRC is a joint initiative of and that identifies, co-develops, and informs strategies and interventions to reduce corruption, with particular focus in natural resources. Check us out

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