Corruption

What is Corruption?

We define corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.

Corruption undermines trust, undermines democracy, stunts economic development and exacerbates inequality, poverty, social fragmentation and environmental crises.

Exposing corruption and holding corrupt people to account is only possible if we understand how corruption occurs and what systems make it possible.

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Corruption comes in many forms and includes conduct such as:


Officials solicit and receive money or favors in exchange for services; politicians misuse public funds; give bribes to

Corruption can occur anywhere.
In business, government, courts, media, civil society and everything from health and education to infrastructure and sport. Corruption can affect anyone.
politicians, government officials, civil servants, businessmen, or ordinary people.

Corruption takes place behind the scenes and is often carried out by professionals such as bankers, lawyers, accountants and real estate agents, opaque financial systems and anonymous shell companies that allow corrupt people to launder and hide illegal assets. I am supported.

Corruption adapts to different situations and changing circumstances. It can evolve as rules, laws, and even technology change.

Transparency must be promoted to combat corruption

Transparency is knowing who does what, why, how and how much. It is the articulation of formal and informal rules, plans, processes and actions. Transparency helps us, the public, exercise all powers to hold ourselves accountable to the common good.

Seeking and receiving information is a human right that can prevent corruption and build trust in decision-makers and public institutions. But transparency is not only about providing information, it is also important to ensure that information is easily accessible, understandable and easy for the public to use.

But transparency is only the first step to curbing corruption

From his 25+ years of experience, we have learned that corruption can only be stopped when representatives of government, business and civil society work together for the common good.