Author: Juanita Riaño / Topic: International Affairs

Author:: Juanita Riaño
Publication Date:: 05-2009
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Transparency International
Abstract:: Transparency International's (TI) 2009 Global Corruption Barometer (the Barometer) presents the main findings of a public opinion survey that explores the general public's views of corruption, as well as experiences of bribery around the world. It assesses the extent to which key institutions and public services are perceived to be corrupt, measures citizens' views on government efforts to fight corruption, and this year, for the first time, includes questions about the level of state capture and people's willingness to pay a premium for clean corporate behaviour.
Topic:: Corruption, International Trade and Finance, International Affairs, Governance, and Law

Author:: Juanita Riaño and Robin Hodess
Publication Date:: 12-2008
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Transparency International
Abstract:: Corruption and bribery are complex transactions that involve both someone who offers a benefit, often a bribe, and someone who accepts, as well as a variety of specialists or intermediaries to facilitate the transaction. By perpetuating the 'abuse of entrusted power for private gain' – Transparency International's (TI) definition of corruption – both the bribe payer and bribe taker cause damage in a number of ways. Ultimately, their corrupt dealings create extreme inequity – both in markets and in societies.
Topic:: Corruption, International Trade and Finance, International Affairs, and Governance

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