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Part One--NCI
1. NCI Overview
Introducing the PETRA People Website
NCI Summary Information (NCI Overview January 2011 and Update February 2012)
NCI et al Timeline
PETRA Statement 2011: A Call for Transparency and Accountability
PETRA Statement 2012: An International Call for Integrity and Action
(note: the initial signatories of this Statement are included as part of the online Petition to sign, Shine the Light--Together!)
Notes July 2021:
--Rand Geubert's 120 page Professional Review (2008) was published online in August 2018: Loving Truth and Peace. For a quick overview see the Integrated Summary.
--PETRA People weblog has updates, especially Part Two on each of the blog entries over the past several years.
2. NCI Media/News
The Netherlands:
Opgelicht Programme, TV TROS, 7 December 2010 and 13 November 2007
**Video (Dutch)--note the TV videos are no longer available online--contact TV TROS/Opglecht Programme
**Written summary of the Opgelicht programme 7 December (English)
Newspaper article:
**SDI court case in The Netherlands: Reformatorisch Dagblad, 30 August 2012 (original article in Dutch and an English translation) (SDI money was sent to NCI; focus of this case is on a Dutch person's alleged embezzlement; verdict due 12 September 2012)
**Newspaper articles 13 November 2007:
Algemeen Dagblad page 1 and page 2
Nederlands Dagblad page 1 and page 2
Sweden:
UNT Newspaper (click here for nine brief articles)
Four examples--links to the UNT newspaper:
Uppsala Nya Tidning, 3 October 2010 (background info in Swedish NCI case, including mission organizations)
Uppsala Nya Tidning, 6 October 2010 (closing arguments in the Swedish NCI case--Prosecution and Defense)
Uppsala Nya Tidning, 28 October 2010 (verdict by the court)
Uppsala Nya Tidning, 18 November 2010 (appeal by the Defense)
USA:
Christianity Today
**Youth With A Passion
(online article, December 2010; with reference to NCI on p. 7; see comments about the article also)
**Fleecing the Faithful--Again: Former YWWM Leader Defrauds Many (online article and comments, June 2011, focusing on NCI and including YWAM, Le Rucher, investors etc.) Note July 2021: Christianity Today would not post an update from PETRA People to share what is currently happening following a civil case in France and the continued effort to confront NCI and call people to assistance and account.
3. NCI Documents (court evidence/docs)--Many more docs are also in this site section
NCI Investment Programme and Sample Contract (EBM docs)
List of NCI Investors (Swedish EBM, partial list)
Some NCI-related Money Flows Verified by EBM (March/April 2011)
Some Charities Getting NCI Money (focusing on a list of the charities that are mostly in Sweden)
NCI money flows, many related to YWAM MM, NGF
Peoples of the Earth and NCI agreements behind investor contracts 2002 and 2005
Interview by EBM (December 2008)
NCI Investment Programme and Sample Contract (EBM docs)
List of NCI Investors (Swedish EBM, partial list)
Some NCI-related Money Flows Verified by EBM (March/April 2011)
Some Charities Getting NCI Money (focusing on a list of the charities that are mostly in Sweden)
NCI money flows, many related to YWAM MM, NGF
Peoples of the Earth and NCI agreements behind investor contracts 2002 and 2005
Interview by EBM (December 2008)
4. NCI Analysis (various sources)--Many more docs are also in this site section
Information and Observations about NCI (partial list--investors, roles, money flows)
Some Examples of NCI Money Flows to and from MM/NGF et al (organized by year)
Some Connections with People, Organizations, and Ministries (examples)
Perspectives on the Swedish EBM Case
Requests for Investigation and Meeting (assistance--partial list, 2007-2010)
Letters to two senior YWAM leaders requesting to meet adn share documents, September 2009
Letters to Church Leaders in the Geneva-Lausanne Areas (two letters, 2010, 2011)
Two Swiss addresses used for correspondence including YFC and LR
Professional Review: Executive Summary (excerpts/link--TBA)
5. NCI Comments-Opinions
Suggestions: Going Forward (10 points)
Your Input (link to PETRA weblog for comments)
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Part Two--Integrity and Corruption
Note 2021--The information and links below are examples of what has been posted in this site initially.
1. Corruption and Fraud
Information, Protection, and Warnings regarding Fraud (Serious Fraud Office, UK)
Anticorruption in the Health Sector: Strategies for Transparency and Accountability (2010) edited by Vian, Savedoff, and Mathisen
Should You Blow the Whistle? (ethical misconduct in research--Monitor on Psychology, Volume 42, No. 7, July/August 2011)
In the Line of Fire (Young Afghan journalists reporting on corruption, crime, and drug trafficking--The Independent, 17 August 2011)
Largest Ponzi Scheme in UK--115 million pounds sterling, newpaper article 7 March 2012
Davos 2013: Leaders Fail to Inspire Trust (BBC News, Business--23 January 2013
2. Humanitarian and NGOs
Need and Greed (September 2008, Humanitarian Practice Group, dealing with corruption in the humanitarian sector)
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance (Final Research Report, Transparency International et al, July 2008)
Humanitarian Accountability (special issue of Humanitarian Exchange by Humanitarian Practice Network, Number 52, October 2011;
Corruption in the NGO World: What It Is and How to Tackle It (pp. 36-38)
Update on Non-Profit Fraud--40 Billion/Year? (Chronicle of Philanthropy, 27 April 2011)
United Nations Convention Against Corruption (2005)
Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (quotes from Bennis et al, 2008)
Inadequate Governance and Financial Oversight (ECFA)
Granada Covenant of Best Personal and Ministry Practice (WEA-MC, see principle 6 on financial integrity)
Humanitarian Accountability (special issue in Humanitarian Exchange, October 2011, Humanitarian Practice Network)
Code of Ethics and Conduct for NGOs (2007) World Association of NGOs
4. Church-Mission Community
Salt and Light: Christians' Role in Combating Corruption (Lausanne Global Conversations, posted 31.10.2011)
Fleecing the Flock: The Big Business of Swindling People Who Trust You (affinity fraud) Economist, 28 January 2012
Confronting Corruption: Safeguards for Staff and Senders (Resource Update April 2012, with 10+ core resources)
How Pastors' Ponzis Affect Our Gospel Witness (Christianity Today, 13 April 2012)..."restoring our witness will take more than a repentant pastor. Visible, public accountability is vital..."
Policy on Suspected Misconduct, Dishonesty, Fraud, and Whistleblower Protection (ECFA)
Corruption-Free Churches are Possible: Experiences, Values, Solutions (2010)
5. Web Links
Transparency International (the site contains many resources including news updates, tool kits and the Global Corruption Report)
The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Become Evil (22 minute video, Dr. Philip Zimbardo)
Independent Sector (checklist for accountability in organisations)
Crimes of Persuasion (discusses the almost endless variety of schemes, scams, fraud, etc)
Reality DOSE (links to materials/sites about good management, organizational governance, health/dysfunction)
Confronting Corruption in the Church Mission Community (Global Conversations blog, Lausanne Movement)
Lausanne Standards (Affirmations and Agreements for Giving and Receiving Money in Mission)
Perspectives on Charity Accountability (weblog by Hon. Rollin van Broekhoven)
U4: Anti-corruption Resource Centre
Platitude or the Day, 15 November 2011 (three minute audio on why people tolerate evil--Rev Canon Dr Alan Billings)
Speaking Truth to Power (go to the podcast for: 28 February 2012, Thought for the Day, BBC).