Both Abdullah and Ghani hailed anti-corruption measures and government transparency as centerpieces of their campaign platforms.

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Adopting anti -corruption measures and an improved governance structure can thereby ensure transparency in business operations.

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We will help governments meet international obligations, and invest efforts at anti-corruption -- by working with parliamentarians who are developing reforms, and activists who use technology to increase transparency and hold government accountable.

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