Robin Lewis

Senior research associate & associate fellow, @BrookingsGov focusing on transparency, corruption, & financial inclusion. All views my own.

[Norm Eisen @NormEisen]

Strengthening democracy must be a priority as political landscapes shift

This is a global effort

12/4 join me, @ruthbenghiat, & @AshaRangappa_ online for a discussion on democratic resilience, foreign threats, & democratic systems @BrookingsInst👇 -TN

https://t.co/bR1eUrvt3v

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

Today at 9:30 am ET - Join us @BrookingsInst & online for a conversation on #ElectionIntegrity with @NormEisen @EKamarck @JRubinBlogger & other democracy & election experts. We hope to see you there!

Learn more: https://t.co/pIkWbocY5a

[Brookings Governance @BrookingsGov]

The U.S. experienced unprecedented threats to democracy after the 2020 election, and these threats remain. Join us on October 28 as experts unpack the strengths and weaknesses of the systems we have in place to uphold the democratic process. ⬇️

RSVP: https://t.co/7F9F6yzBHP

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

Join @NormEisen @EKamarck @JRubinBlogger & other experts at @BrookingsInst on Oct. 28 for a timely conversation on challenges & opportunities for protecting #ElectionIntegrity

RSVP: https://t.co/pIkWbocY5a

[Brookings Governance @BrookingsGov]

The U.S. experienced unprecedented threats to democracy after the 2020 election, and these threats remain. Join us on October 28 as experts unpack the strengths and weaknesses of the systems we have in place to uphold the democratic process. ⬇️

RSVP: https://t.co/7F9F6yzBHP

[Brookings Governance @BrookingsGov]

"As so often in other dimensions of American history, in our democracy the front line of defense is the American people," says @NormEisen in a new episode of Democracy in Question with @kdtenpas and @qjurecic.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/pR6jwmujRC

[Brookings Governance @BrookingsGov]

The U.S. experienced unprecedented threats to democracy after the 2020 election, and these threats remain. Join us on October 28 as experts unpack the strengths and weaknesses of the systems we have in place to uphold the democratic process. ⬇️

RSVP: https://t.co/7F9F6yzBHP

[Norm Eisen @NormEisen]

📆Threats to democracy after the 2020 election did not go away

Election officials continue preparing to counter these dangers

RSVP for our 10/28 pre-election event @BrookingsInst on how election & democracy experts stave off attacks on our democracy -TN
https://t.co/CVSQBbdWlX

[Brookings Governance @BrookingsGov]

Collective efforts to improve transparency and combat corruption are aided by beneficial ownership information.

These efforts are crucial for more democratic governance and global security, say @joseph_in_md, @normeisen, @Robin_J_Lewis, and @JonDKatz. https://t.co/UZ7rw9IH9E

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

💡 What does dekleptification look like in action?

@kristensample @NDI moderates workshop @IACCseries w/experts to unpack case studies from Ukraine, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Zambia

#IACC2024

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

@AmandaLStrayer @humanrights1st unpacks scope of the challenge: More than 2/3 of corruption sanctions under Global Magnitsky refer to acts of #bribery — it’s the most commonly cited act of corruption under the program.

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

📢 Now at #IACC2024 @ScottGreytak @transparencyUSA moderates workshop on new tools to fight foreign #bribery with multistakeholder expert panel 🧵

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

➡️ OECD survey: Home governments criminally sanction their bribe-demanding or -receiving officials ~20% of the time

➡️ @anticorruption latest Exporting Corruption report: Only 2 of 47 top exporting countries actively enforce their foreign anti-bribery laws

#IACC2024

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

⏰ Starting soon at 5:30 PM Vilnius time at #IACC2024 in Workshop 1:

Join @BrookingsGov Anti-Corruption, Democracy, & Security (ACDS) Senior Director @JonDKatz & other experts for an interactive session on the future of U.S. leadership in the #anticorruption & #democracy fight

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

The @BrookingsGov Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security (ACDS) team is ready for Day 2 of #IACC2024 🎉

➡️ Join us at 5:30 PM Vilnius time in Workshop 1 for a discussion w/ @JonDKatz & other experts on the future of U.S. leadership in the #anticorruption & #democracy fight

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

🎤 Looking forward to representing our @BrookingsGov Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security team w/ @JonDKatz @IACCseries as we connect w/ #anticorruption allies on critical topics such as advancing collective action for #beneficialownership transparency @opengovpart #IACC2024

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

⏰ Just in time for Day 1 of #IACC2024: New piece from @joseph_in_md @NormEisen @JonDKatz & me w/ 6 lessons on how to improve #beneficialownership ecosystems to counter #corruption & protect #democracy.

Read more @BrookingsGov ⬇️ https://t.co/JypuUTOinv

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

📝 Our latest @BrookingsGov piece cites #beneficialownership resources such as:

✨ @OpenOwnership principles for effective beneficial ownership disclosure

✨ Financial Transparency & Integrity Cohort’s considerations for implementing beneficial ownership transparency

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

Thanks to the #IACC2024 team for the warm (and sunny!) welcome in Vilnius — looking forward to this week’s conversations on key #anticorruption issues 🇱🇹

[Jonathan Katz @JonDKatz]

Tomorrow #IACC2024 hosted by @anticorruption kicks off in Vilnius. @BrookingsGov ACDS project will be represented by myself & @Robin_J_Lewis. Stay tuned as we host timely panels & post highlights from this critical anti-corruption & democracy conference! https://t.co/mnvLUGD2e6

[Jonathan Katz @JonDKatz]

Corruption is a direct threat to US national security & democracy. I was joined by Rachel Schiller @StateDeptPM & @MatthewHMurray1 at the @abaruleoflaw @gwlaw conference “Countering Corruption at Home and Abroad” to explain why. @BrookingsGS Watch now https://t.co/Flous04sFw

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

📣 Starting soon! @JonDKatz @BrookingsGov & other experts will unpack the nexus between #corruption & #NationalSecurity — see link for info on how to join the conference virtually ⬇️ Panel begins at 9:30 am US Eastern Time.

[ABA Rule of Law @ABARuleofLaw]

Our conference at @gwlaw takes place TOMORROW and we're excited for you to join us! As a note, our in-person registration is closed, but if you'd still like to attend, please register virtually at https://t.co/TU18NJ5cZ3!

[Robin Lewis @Robin_J_Lewis]

@S_R_Anders Congratulations! And what a fashionable debut she has made ☺️