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5 days ago · The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index that ranks countries "by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys." [2] The CPI generally defines corruption as an "abuse of entrusted power for private gain". [3]
1 day ago · In 2017, Transparency International, a non-profit that tracks graft ranked Vietnam as 113th worst out of 176 countries and regions for perceptions of corruption. [53] [ failed verification ] Several graft cases found in 2016 and 2017 led to the corruption crackdown which prosecuted many bankers, businesspeople, and government officials under ...
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May 8, 2024 · Corruption, understood as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, is a major obstacle for sustainable economic development in Latin America. It endangers democracy, equality, the rule of law, ethical values, and justice. Furthermore, many forms of gender inequality are closely linked to high levels of corruption.
May 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), lauded unanimous Senate passage Thursday of their legislation, S. 1309, the Combatting Global Corruption Act. First introduced in May, the bipartisan bill would raise the profile of efforts to fight international corruption, making it an American national security priority ...
5 days ago · In 2017, Eskom was the focus of a major corruption scandal involving the Gupta family and the administration of then President Jacob Zuma. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa denied an application by Eskom to increase electricity tariffs by a future 19.9% for the financial year 2018/19.
May 5, 2024 · The new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was born in late 2022, but it didn't include a whistleblower protection commissioner — something crossbenchers had pushed for in their anti ...
May 13, 2024 · Why is Britain hopeless at punishing corruption? The Serious Fraud Office had a slam-dunk case. This is the inside story of how it fell apart. May 13th 2024. Share. By Simon Akam. I n March...
