Peter Eigen
Peter Eigen
Peter Eigenfounded the Advisory Council of Transparency International, a non-governmental organization promoting transparency and accountability in international development since 1993. Headquartered in Berlin, TI supports National Chapters in more than 90 countries...
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It defies belief that a critical and hard-won body of evidence could be so quickly handed back, making it inaccessible to prosecutors and helping shield the criminals from justice.
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Corruption must be vigorously addressed if aid is to make a real difference in freeing people from poverty.
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The two scourges feed off each other, locking their populations into a cycle of misery.
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Germany is much more corrupt than previously thought. It's something we should be taking very seriously,
nigeria
If Nigeria does not succeed, who else can succeed?
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When countries improve governance and reduce corruption, they reap a 'development dividend' that can include reduction in child mortality rates and increase in per capita income and literacy rates.
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We have to address individual acts of corruption. This is a necessary approach. Go after these individuals.