Today, corruption has moved to the top of the global political agenda as its dramatic impact on economic development … whole arsenal of legal instruments to combat corruption has now been developed to improve ethical standards in the public … private sector and civil society will continue to play a critical role in making these new rules a reality. This collection of …

Why has the OECD, along with other members of the international community, mobilised to fight corruption? The answer is … simple: corruption respects no borders, knows no economic distinctions and infects all forms of government. In the long run …, no country can afford the social, political or economic costs that corruption entails. Not so long ago, bribing public …

favourable environment for businesses, thus contributing to well-functioning markets and economic growth. Public ethics are a … what should constitute the essential elements of an effective and comprehensive ethics strategy, this book constitutes a … unique source of comparative information on ethics management measures in OECD countries. It is designed to facilitate mutual …