Press Briefing on corruption in the western Balkans, 17 May

What? On the 17th of May 2011, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will release a new public sector bribery survey for the western Balkans. Surveying over 28,000 people in 2010, the European Commission-funded report, “Corruption in the western Balkans: Bribery as Experienced by the Population”, the survey reports on corruption as reported by citizens in the region, ranking a high third in the list of most pressing issues, after unemployment and poverty but well ahead of security and education. Highlighting how corruption affects everyday life, the report details the extent and levels of bribes paid for basic services.

Who?

• Lawrence Meredith, DG Enlargement, Head of Unit, Kosovo issues, will open the meeting
  
• Enrico Bisogno, UNODC researcher
  
  

When? 17 May, 10.30-11.30 
 
Where? UNRIC meeting room, 8th floor, 155 rue de la Loi/Wetstraat.  Entrance Block C2 
 
Languages: The briefing will be given in English.  Languages for one-on-one: English, French and Italian.
 
Contacts:    

• Alexandra Froger, UNRIC + 32 2 78 88 461 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Jean-Luc Onckelinx, UNRIC  +32 476 215 485 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Kevin Town, UNODC +43-1 26060-5575 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it