The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:
Today, Administrator Samantha Power hosted Malawian government anti-corruption reformers, Indian anti-corruption champions from Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKKS), and a representative from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) to discuss anti-corruption best practices and priorities.
The meeting, which follows conversations that Administrator Power had with anti-corruption reformers during her July trip to Malawi as well as separate meetings with MKKS and OGP, included attendees Martha Chizuma, Head of Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Board and Dr. Jean Priminta, Director General of Malawi’s Financial Intelligence Authority. Administrator Power underscored the importance of sharing global lessons to curb corruption and reiterated the United States’ commitment to supporting transparency and accountability efforts.