Global Center for Development Studies

Keeping Better Company: Engaging the private sector to reduce forest sector-related corruption risk Corruption poses a significant threat to forests and the communities that depend on them. This paper sets forth recommendations for approaches stakeholders can take in the fight against corruption.

Understanding corruption risks in the global trade in wild plants The scale and nature of corruption in wild plant supply chains is poorly understood, presenting important risks to livelihoods and the success of conservation efforts.

Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has produced an e-book, to educate teenagers on corruption. According to the CPIB, the lack of "visible" corruption in Singapore today, and the perception it is a "squeaky clean" country, means youngsters are now less aware of the harm bribes can cause.

The e-book presents 16 cases of corruption with easy to understand language and graphics, to demonstrate how corruption affects areas such as national security, public health, and even the sporting world.

CPIB launches e-book to educate teenagers on corruption and its pitfalls Close to three-quarters of youngsters polled were not aware of the existence of the CPIB.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A module on anti-corruption will be included in the Bahasa Melayu subject for Year 5 students starting next year as an effort by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to fight corruption and create awareness among the young generation against the menace of corruption.

Anti-corruption module to be taught in schools, says MACC chief Azam Baki says the module will be included in the Bahasa Melayu subject for Year 5 students.

Three ways to fight corruption and restore trust in leadership..

3 ways to fight corruption and restore trust in leadership As people around the world place their trust in the production and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, we must ensure corruption does not get in the way.

India has the highest bribery rate among Asian countries at 39% as well as the highest rate of people (46%) who used personal connections to access public services according to a survey by Transparency International, conducted between June and September.

With a bribery rate of 39%, India worst in Asia: Survey Only 47% of people surveyed in India believe that corruption has increased over the past 12 months and 63% believe that the government is doing a good job in tackling corruption. Perhaps, the ‘feel good factor ends here.