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With the last Climate Conference COP30 fresh in our minds, surrounded by the disappointment of those who recognise necessary action to counter climate change; the preparations for yet another uneventful Anti-Corruption Conference COSP11; and the debacle in Gaza and Sudan, you hear both that international law is dead and irrelevant, and that its standards are […]
In a previous post, I discussed why it is vital to address the collective damages of corruption. I have been discussing these issues since approximately 2005, and rarely do I find anyone disagreeing in principle. The trouble comes with implementation. Despite existing frameworks and interest, actual practice falls short. This sequel explores the common excuses […]
What do you steal when you bribe a government official? Do you cause any harm when you negotiate a kickback? Is it any different if “everybody does it”? When does your conflict of interest turn into an improper advantage and harms others? The answer is short, but not easy: the public good. Corruption is the […]
One field where the “fight” against corruption has been perhaps the least effective is procurement, rather referred generally as contracting. It is difficult to put it more bluntly. The technical director (now on leave) of the company in charge of building the Berlin Airport (BER) is currently being investigated for alleged bribery. In his former […]
Organisational Development, Independent Research and Consulting
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Sustainability
Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Business & Human Rights
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Public speaking, moderation
conflict management
Dr Juanita Olaya Garcia
M.A. MPA. Dr. iur.
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