Global Media figures call for release of Himal Editor Kanak Mani Dixit in Nepal

Prominent editors and media figures as well as intellectuals, activists and scholars from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, the UK, US and Sri Lanka have called for the release of Himal editor and prominent Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit who was arrested on April 22 in Katmandu by anti-graft officials. It is with deep concern that… Continue reading Global Media figures call for release of Himal Editor Kanak Mani Dixit in Nepal

More than 50 % of OECD countries exporting corruption, says Transparency International

22 of the 41 OECD anti-bribery convention countries have failed to investigate or prosecute any foreign bribery case during the last four years, violating their obligation to combat cross-border bribery According to the recently released report by Transparency International (TI), only four countries have improved their enforcement efforts while one country slid back. The 11th… Continue reading More than 50 % of OECD countries exporting corruption, says Transparency International

Bribes and gifts that companies have to pay: an Info-graphic

Bribe demanded from companies for water and power connections-global/source: Enterprise Surveys

In many countries, businesses have to deal with the demand for gifts or bribe if they have to ‘get things done’. Businesses on many occasions succumb to these demands that allows the cycle of corruption to continue.   Enterprises Surveys is a World bank venture that undertakes surveys on certain topics relevant to the private… Continue reading Bribes and gifts that companies have to pay: an Info-graphic