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.
Exposing corruption is an act of bravery for the sake of good citizenship. The criminal idolizes his ill-gotten wealth. He’s a complete narcissist. As a result, he is terrified of any action that puts him at risk of losing something. His work, reputation, money, and social position, among other things, might all be lost.
As a result, the effective fight against corruption requires the effective engagement of citizens who exposes culprits by all possible legal means. Never say never. Do not give up. Expose the corrupt.
As corruption is a business risk, the board members should take all the necessary measures to prevent, deter, detect, correct, and punish culprits….
Technical StaffFebruary 28, 2022 When corruption pervades a company, its culture and ideals are gradually altered. Corruption will destroy the organization if the leadership does not act quickly. A diligent leadership should scan its corporate environment regularly to detect corruption risks before it becomes uncontrollable. Corruption is cancer that afflicts...
Mike J. MasoudJanuary 15, 2022 The private sector should get engaged in the fight against corruption. In most countries, the private sector is effected and affected by the prevalence of corruption. Article 12 of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) sets the expectations and requirements the private sector should...
Technical StaffFebruary 8, 2022 Nobody 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 Corruption The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) defines fighting corruption as follows: “Fighting corruption is a process effected by those...
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...
Mike J. MasoudJanuary 30, 2022 Corruption 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...
