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Monrovia : Liberia | Dec 11, 2011 at 4:49 AM PST
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Transparency International rates Iraq as the world's fourth-most corrupt country

Fighting corruption is becoming a priority in the agenda of governments. The public has spoken through social media and government leaders that the country is increasingly unable to "cover your ears hat ni" which to act.



According to the latest report of Transparency International, the fastest growth is now back in the middle or below average in the list of countries transparent and least corrupt. Control corruption in these countries often seen as costly, complex, even sensitive and can cause instability, corruption and bribery that became "everyday in the district" or the defense is " local culture. "

For the first time the World Bank (WB) has announced the acts in collusion, fraud, corruption-related programs and projects using the resources of these institutions around the globe. With this new measure, the World Bank became the multilateral development institutions first public issue as a problem of strong measures against corruption.

According to the WB, since 1999, WB has been punished more than 450 companies and individuals for acts related to fraud and corruption, but most of the sanctioning process has not been made public. Earlier this year, the WB has publicized all financial spending online.

The social events - big in politics in 2011 demonstrated the public's tolerance has a limit. They can not be silent about injustice scavenged by illicit acts and abuse of power by a minority have the right to entrust the people trust. If the corrupt government is failing to change will be forced to make changes to the fairness and transparency in the distribution of the fruits of development.

In his message this year's World Day against Corruption (9-12), UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon emphasized each person in the world are obliged to contribute to society to remove "the cancer involved corruption ". Because corruption is affecting all countries, hindering social progress and foster injustice and inequality. He noted the status of individuals and corrupt government has lost the necessary resources for development, leading to a majority of people are not entitled to educational services, health and other essential services other.

According to research, the weak control of corruption, inefficient government and laws are not strong risk of civil war 30-45% higher than other countries, and very high risk of crime.

Many activities were held around the world on 9-12. In Fiji the poetic organization, marched in Liberia, arts in the Solomon Islands. In Venezuela, organize drawing cartoons, Mauritius pasted slogans against corruption on the bus. Mexico initiative to create the font integrity launched in 2012, expressing the commitment of people with mental integrity.

Chinese students perform integrity weeks with the participation of nearly 190,000 students. Indonesia has a clear message to young people participating in arts festivals and music "Be honest, be great." There, with multiple instruments, young people can speak, demanding integrity and social authorities must explain.Swiss short film contest on this occasion.

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Fighting corruption is becoming a priority in the agenda of governments. The public has spoken through social media and government leaders that the country is increasingly unable to "cover your ears hat ni" which to act.
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