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Corruption: How to Fight It

No matter the basis of the particular characteristics concerning the corruption problem in each county, it must be combated. Corruption exists, in general, because an individual has no regard for law and finds the practice profitable, either in the form of social status, material gains, or for power. In order for corruption to cease, it is necessary to reverse this picture. Corruption must become unprofitable and too dangerous, for example: in the sense of carrying the risk of economic, social sanctions or political retribution.

To fight corruption, we must have broad based cooperation between all the various players nationally and internationally. This responsibility, for complying with anti corruption, mainly lies with the country’s central authorities. Plus, local authorities, the academic communities, the private sectors and the NGO must also become an active player.

Respect for human rights and democracy are an integral part in the fight against corruption. Active civil societies and independent media are also a vital part to make this fight effective. The World Bank carried out research and found that where there is less corruption, there is a well-developed democracy compared to countries that have high corruption. Corruption is more easily detected if the government implements more Transparency law and therefore can take preventative measures. A consequence of promoting democracy and human rights has contributed greatly in the fight against corruption.

There are four principal axes, which need to be worked in tandem to combat corruption activities. The first is to raise awareness and increase the knowledge to fight corruption effectively. Second, is institution building. Corruption happens as a result of a poorly-functioning and overstaffed public sector. Thirdly, there needs to be transparency, a greater openness on the subject of corruption by giving the devastating effects greater media coverage. And finally, there needs to be accountability, and this will only happen with more effective sanctions against all those who become involved with corrupt acts. So, with due diligence and a better understanding of how corruption works and how tough the anti-corruption laws have become, most major companies have been better equipped to combat corruption.

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