Country/Region: Near East

This project will examine how transparency and accountability in government ensure public trust in the integrity and fairness of elected officials and public servants. In addition to highlighting mechanisms for transparency in government in the United States, the project will address the roles of civil society and the media as watchdogs and catalysts for the creation and maintenance of transparent and accountable government. The project will incorporate case studies that illustrate whistle blower protections and current and ongoing transparency investigations