Yesterday, Jan 28th, saw the conference on Afghanistan draw support for increased transparency measures.

Conference Participants committed to helping the Government of Afghanistan’s anti-corruption efforts by providing assistance to the new institutions and committed to increase the transparency and effectiveness of its own aid in line with the June 2008 Paris Conference Declaration and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. In particular, Conference Participants agreed to review existing procedures and investigate corruption on the international level, and working to ensure dilligence in international contracting procedures.

To read the pledge, click here. (Transparency measures in section 24)