There are many initiatives set out in laws to combat corruption and which have direct relevance to infrastructure projects. For more detailed information, visit Transparency, Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Mechanisms
Set out below are links to websites explaining examples of anti-corruption and freedom of information legislation:
Anti-Corruption Legislation
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European Union - Criminal Law on Corruption
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South Africa - Prevention of Corrupt Activities Act 2004
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International Agreements relating to Bribery of Foreign Officials
Freedom of Information Legislation
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Right2Info summary of laws in 95 countries on right to information
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USA – Freedom of Information Act, 1966, as amended through 2002
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South Africa – Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000
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Bulgaria - Access to Public Information Act, passed in 2000
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Canada - British Columbia - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1996
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Equador - Organic Law on Transparency and Access to Information, 2004 (in Spanish)
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France - Decree No. 2005-1755 on Freedom of Access to Administrative Documents and the Reuse of Public Information, 2005 (in French)
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Honduras - Transparency and Access to Public Information Law (Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública), 2006 (Spanish)
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Indonesia - Public Information Disclosure Act, 2008
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India - Right to Information Act, 2005
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Ireland - Freedom of Information Act 1997, Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act, 2003
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Jordan - Access to Information Law, 2007
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Kenya - Constitution, 2010
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Liberia - Freedom of Information Act, 2010
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Niger - Law on Access to Public Information and Administrative Documents, 2011 (in French)
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Nigeria - Freedom of Information Law, 2011
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Peru - Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information, 2002 (in Spanish); (in English, unofficial translation)
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Uganda - Access to Information Act, 2005
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Uruguay - Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública, pased in 2008