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Africa
South Africa must resist the dangerous spiral of economic nationalism
A populist backlash risks derailing Africa's biggest economy, writes Anders Borg, Sweden's former Finance Minister.
Corruption
5 leaders exposing corruption and bringing hope to Africa
"Naming and faming" inspiring leaders gives citizens hope that there are people out there serving the public good, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Corruption
Which countries are worst affected by tax avoidance?
A report from the United Nations World Institute for Development Economics Research looks at the revenue being lost as a result of tax avoidance.
Corruption
4 trends that will shape Latin America’s economies in 2017
The global economy is looking stronger in 2017. Will Latin America be swept along by this wave of growth? That remains to be seen – but these four trends could hold some clues.
Corruption
It's not just a place of criminal activity, so what is the dark web?
The dark web offers criminals a platform, but it also guarantees anonymity and security for individuals to exercise their free speech rights.
Corruption
5 ways universities can join the fight against corruption
Universities can play a major role in fighting corruption, both in their capacity to touch the lives of future leaders, and as large organizations with substantial economic footprints.
Corruption
Why we have to reimagine education to fight corruption
Traditional approaches to fighting corruption tend to focus on rules, compliance and enforcement. We need to rethink this to build societies with integrity.
Big Data
Is the data revolution a game changer in the fight against corruption?
Data is changing the fight against corruption. Do recent events mark a game changing moment?
Corruption
Ending Corruption: The Recovery of Trust
Globally, institutions are experiencing a trust crisis. Last year, Edelman’s trust barometer highlighted that populations across the world had less trust in elites than ever before, with ...
Corruption
We need to do something about fake news
Peter Singer explores the impact that fake news can have.
Corruption
We waste $2 trillion a year on corruption. Here are four better ways to spend that money
The $2 trillion wasted on corruption each year could help tackle important global challenges.
Corruption
Corruption and the erosion of trust
Today’s common struggle against corruption goes far beyond compliance. More problematic is the profound and worsening trust deficit that exists between institutions and individuals.
Corruption
45 million people are victims of modern slavery. Here are five steps to setting them free
In the coming year, governments, donors, civil society, corporations, and international institutions can help to end the blight of modern slavery.
Brazil
Here’s what happened when Brazil banned corporate donations in elections
In the wake of corruption scandals, Brazil banned corporate donations to electoral campaigns. This is what happened.
Corruption
Can corruption explain the success of Donald Trump?
The perception that there’s widespread corruption in the national government could be a symptom of citizen disengagement and anger. Or it could be a cause.