14th International Anti-Corruption Conference Announced

by Stephanie Don on 6:26 pm on Thursday, 10. September 2009 | 4 Comments

n the aftermath of the financial crisis insecurity has flourished and the challenges threatening the livelihood of populations across the world have increased, creating an environment ripe for corruption. Many of the right promises have been made – the task at hand is to ensure that commitments are honoured.
To restore peoples’ trust and rebuild the [...]

Remembering McNamara’s anti-corruption fervour

by Frank Vogl on 1:19 pm on Monday, 13. July 2009 | 3 Comments

Robert McNamara, best known for his role as U.S. Secretary of Defence under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, as well as his 13-year tenure as World Bank president, passed away on 6 July at the age of 93. Since then, there has been much public reflection on his legacy.
What may come as a surprise to many [...]