
COVID-19: As risk of cover-up increases, transparency matters more than ever
During crises like the outbreak of a deadly virus, the risk of cover-up and corruption in healthcare is exacerbated by dramatically increased pressure on the system.
During crises like the outbreak of a deadly virus, the risk of cover-up and corruption in healthcare is exacerbated by dramatically increased pressure on the system.
Unique and intense commercial pressures from the outbreak have increased the corruption threat for companies, their workforces and executives.
Many countries see economic openness as a way forward, however, governments across the region continue to restrict participation in public affairs, silence dissenting voices and keep decision-making out of public scrutiny.
India’s 3,762 seafarers are found to obtain fake certificates from five training institutes without completing the necessary training.
Analysis reveals corruption more pervasive in countries where money influences political power.
Being transparent is increasingly seen by society as a prerequisite to becoming a good corporate citizen. Lee Kok Leong, executive editor, Maritime Fairtrade, reports
Deliberate violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the rampant use of discretionary authority by port officers remain two of the most severe problems at Nigerian ports.
Countries with integrity at the border are found to also have more efficient border processes. Measures that support integrity include transparency and predictability, streamlining of formalities and coordinated border management.
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, reports on using advanced technology as a powerful deterrent against illicit trading.
Successful anti-corruption measures undermine their own success. So, vigilance against corruption must be maintained despite its cost, even when corruption levels appear to be low.
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