Washington, Aug 13 (PTI) USAID Administrator Samantha Power met India's anti-corruption champions from the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) on Friday.

Power also hosted Malawian government anti-corruption reformers and a representative from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) to discuss best anti-corruption practices and priorities, USAID Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti said.

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The USAID did not reveal the name of the MKSS leaders who met Power.

"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," Pulivarti said.

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"Administrator Power underscored the importance of sharing global lessons to curb corruption and reiterated the United States' commitment to supporting transparency and accountability efforts," she added.

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