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 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...
December 11, 2021 Technical Staff Oliver 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...
December 9, 2021 Technical Staff Today, 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...
Together, Empowering Tone at the Top
Click here for an overview of The AACI. You may also download its PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
© 2026 The American Anti-Corruption Institute llc (AACI), P.O. Box 27346, Tempe, AZ 85285, USA
