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 StaffFebruary 8, 2022Nobody can pretend that the fight against corruption is simple. On the contrary, it is a difficult but winnable battle. And it needs proper and adequate preparation.Fighting CorruptionThe American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) defines fighting corruption as follows:“Fighting corruption is a process effected by those charged with governance, employees,...
Technical StaffJanuary 31, 2022“The United States, a top-scorer, also failed to reform even as it attempted to crack down on financial crimes. Last year, lawmakers passed legislation that would increase corporate transparency by requiring companies to report information about their beneficial owners to a government bureau. But persistent attacks on free and...
Mike J. MasoudJanuary 30, 2022Corruption is an international problem, and the fight against it requires global efforts. Corruption fighters are in every corner of the world, working to eradicate corruption from their respective countries. But the corrupt, protected by their corrupt network, fight back fiercely, viciously, and cowardly. Who Should Protect the...
December 11, 2021Technical StaffOliver Bullough addressed the main factors underpinning the money laundering phenomena in Britain in a fascinating article published in the Guardian on Friday, December 10, 2021. He said “Britain is a primary enabler of the autocrats she is so worried about; we are butler to the world’s worst people. Our shell companies hide...
December 9, 2021Technical StaffToday, the world celebrates the 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day. The theme of the 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day is “Your right, your role: Say no to corruption”. Though, stakeholders should know their rights and roles to be empowered in Saying No to Corruption. All Rights Reserved to the United Nations....
Mike MasoudNovember 15, 2021While it is the role of government, The judiciary, and other agencies to enforce laws and regulations, it is leadership, which is required to succeed in the fight against corruption. Leadership by example and setting the proper tone at the top are prerequisites for conquering corrupts and...
Technical staffNovember 11, 2021Corruption is a part of life that cannot be avoided. It can range from little favors to large-scale schemes such as kickbacks and bribes. It’s all wrong, no matter how serious the problem is. Because it is unjust, it is erroneous. It’s unethical since it puts one’s...