Review
Corruption prevents economic development and undermines trust in the political process. Here is the annual index of the most and least corrupt governments in the world [Finland is the least and Bangladesh the most] and there are special sections on the arms trade, money laundering and on the international fight against corruption.
Product Description
The 2003 edition of the Global Corruption Report focuses on the need for greater access to information in the struggle against corruption. It explores how civil society, the public and private sectors and the media use and control information to combat - or conceal - corruption. This year’s Global Corruption Report includes: * expert reports and features on access to information * an assessment of the state of corruption around the world in 16 regional reports * detailed explorations of national corruption topics from a local perspective * a diverse selection of the latest corruption-related data and research * special contributions by renowned prosecutor Eva Joly and Interpol Secretary General Ron Noble
About the Author
Transparency International is the leading global non-governmental organisation devoted to fighting corruption. Founded in 1983, it is to corruption, what Amnesty International is to political prisoners. It is dedicated to increasing government accountability and transparency in business. The report is edited by Dr Robin Hodess, with contributions from an array of academics, journalists, officials and international experts.
