Four billion people, more than half of the Earth’s population, live outside of the rule of law according to a 2008 report by the United Nations Development Program. Lack of rule of law is connected to human rights abuse, crippled democracies, and wasted national resources, a nexus that activists, NGOs and governments call attention… Read More
A recent report by Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) paints a rather grim picture of the extent of corruption in Kenya. In the top 10 counties by average bribe size, bribes range from KSH 80,000 (about $800 US) to about KSH 6,000 ($60 US) — in a country where the average monthly wage is… Read More
This blog first appeared in The FCPA Blog on March 18, 2016. It is posted here with permission. By Worth MacMurray Heads up: The six-month anniversary in your new position will arrive in a flash. If you were hired as part of your organization’s response to a serious corruption allegation, you may still be in… Read More
Despite the thick Lagos air and long journey 60 women entered the The Moorhouse hotel on a recent Saturday morning, exchanging excited greetings and fresh ideas. Women business leaders adorned in brightly colored fabric and empowered with strong ambitions went around the room introducing themselves and their businesses. It was the inaugural meeting of the… Read More
This blog appeared originally on March 4, 2016 on The Global Anti-Corruption Blog. It is re-posted here with permission. by Nayana RenuKumar Corruption in government procurement is a massive problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. In an ideal world, measures to combat procurement corruption would include structural changes that would open up monopolies, break cartels, and enact rational, uniform,… Read More
Laura Alakija supports Nigerian businesses in establishing anti-corruption compliance programs. She is the Lead Counsel for the corporate law group within Nigeria’s Sterling Partnership law practice, which provides regulatory compliance advice and company secretariat support. Alakija advises local and international clients on business start-ups, licensing, permits and regulatory compliance requirements and has provided support to… Read More