Posts cover the costs of corruption of all kinds. Such costs include, but not limited to, those associated with and have negative impacts on the rule of law, public funds, and resources, education, healthcare, poverty, civil society, economic sustainability, foreign direct investment (FDI), interest rate, citizenship, and citizens trust in public institutions.
These posts also cover the negative consequences of corruption on the proper separation of powers (legislative, judicial, and executive), and tax collections.
Technical StaffJune 3, 2025 Corruption doesn’t always start with a scandal. Sometimes, it begins quietly—through unchecked habits, blind loyalty, or a single compromise. Owner-managers often assume corruption is a big-company problem. It’s not. The truth is simple: every organization is vulnerable if its leadership remains passive. And the most effective deterrence...
The AACIMarch 28, 2025 Part 3 of 3 Introduction In the preceding parts of this series, we dissected the phenomenon of performative integrity and the corrosive effects of toxic loyalty within institutions. We now turn our focus to actionable strategies that ethical leaders can employ to dismantle these detrimental cycles and foster genuine integrity...
The AACIMay 20, 2025 CNN reported on May 15, 2025, that a skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed tragically following the recent earthquake. This is more than a tale of structural failure—it is a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of corruption. What happened in Thailand is not merely a natural disaster...
May 1, 2025 The AACI Dispatch is expanding its mission to strengthen institutions, promote ethical governance, and lower corruption risks worldwide.We now welcome contributions from professionals, academics, investigators, compliance experts, and advocates passionate about fighting corruption and promoting integrity.Topics we welcome include:1. Corruption prevention strategies2. Governance and board oversight3. Whistleblowing...
What Should Top Management Do? Technical StaffJanuary 25, 2025 What makes an organizational culture corrupt? An organization operates as a social entity within a community, shaped by both its internal and external environments. While the external environment interacts with the organization, this discussion will focus solely on its internal dynamics....
Technical StaffDecember 28, 2024 Corruption and betrayal have left an indelible mark on the history of US politics, weaving a narrative of power, unethical behavior, and the erosion of public trust. From high-profile presidential scandals like Watergate to local-level cases of bribery and fraud, these stories reveal how political misconduct...
Exam UnitDecember 5, 2024 The fight against corruption is evolving, and so is The Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) credential. At The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI), we’ve redesigned the CACM Review Textbook for its 2025 Edition, setting a new benchmark for anti-corruption professional education worldwide. As the only official review textbook authored and published by...
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