December 17, 2022In recent years, the role of women in combating corruption and promoting transparency has gained increased recognition and attention. While women have historically been underrepresented in positions of power and decision-making, there is growing evidence that their participation can positively impact governance and the fight against corruption. This...
The world celebrates each year International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. This day is celebrated to remind people of the importance of fighting corruption and promoting transparency in government. Corruption hurts economic development, the rule of law, and social stability. However, the extent of corruption damages varies among countries. Looking back...
October 29, 2022Technical StaffWhen corruption becomes the norm rather than the exception, the quality of life declines, and social values change. For example, the rule of law diminishes, bribery payment becomes usual and acceptable, nepotism becomes a pride source, and connections are the actual qualifications! People’s morale deteriorates, and the...
The judicial branch of government is essential to good governance in a modern democracy. Furthermore, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) has established an independent and effective judiciary as a Principle of Fighting Corruption. When the judiciary in any country is sluggish, it is a bad omen and one of the most significant barriers to combating corruption. The corruption of the judge himself is one of the most serious forms of corruption in the judiciary. However, the reasons for judicial corruption are numerous and sometimes complex.
Technical StaffJuly 16, 2022On April 12, 2022, Sri Lanka defaulted on its international debt obligations for the first time in its post-independence history. But it did not take a long time for the government to fall. On July 13, 2022, Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country 1. President...
June 20, 2022Technical StaffCorruption is a social evil that affects the lives of many people around the world. It deprives citizens of their fundamental human rights and undermines democratic processes and institutions. Corruption results from deliberate actions or failures to act on behalf of an individual, group, organization, or system...
June 16, 2022Mike J. MasoudCorruption has spread like wildfire over numerous countries around the world. One of the most fundamental causes underlying it is the public official’s exploitation of his position for illicit gain through business and non-commercial relationships based on conflict of interests that are not publicly acknowledged and,...
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