The independence of prosecutors is a crucial issue in the fight against corruption. A strong rule of law and the implementation of national anti-corruption legislation require that prosecutors be free from any undue external pressure. The power of prosecutors in deciding whether to prosecute a...

Russia’s war against Ukraine and the international sanctions introduced against the former have had an unexpectedly mild impact on Central Asia, despite the region’s deep economic dependence on its northern neighbour. Notwithstanding high inflation, the five Central Asian states –...

Foreword -- Executive Summary -- Setting the scene -- The regional and international context -- Public environmental expenditure trends -- Budget planning and management practices -- Budget planning and management practices in the environmental sector -- Major findings and recommendations --...