Yabloko Party's Anti-Corruption Policy Centre: Russia's Watchdog Against Government Fraud

<p>This report examines the Anti-Corruption Policy Centre (APC), an independent <br>investigative unit within Yabloko, Russia’s oldest liberal opposition party. Established <br>in 2011, APC fights corruption through legal scrutiny, procurement monitoring, and <br>public advocacy. It exposes fraudulent schemes, demands transparency reforms, <br>and provides expert analysis on corruption-related issues. Despite operating in an <br>increasingly repressive environment, APC has conducted high-profile investigations <br>leading to criminal cases and policy changes. However, it faces resistance from state <br>authorities, selective law enforcement, and competition from other investigative <br>bodies.  </p> <p><br>This report outlines APC’s structure, major investigations, policy recommendations, <br>and the broader challenges it encounters. By assessing its impact, this analysis <br>underscores the importance of independent oversight in countering systemic <br>corruption and promoting good governance in Russia.</p>