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Nicholas Holford and Raphael Shepard, for Global Youth Anti-Corruption Network, British Council, Voices Against Corruption
Posted
April 16, 2013
Categories
Human Rights
Peace & Conflict
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What is corruption? ? The bottom line is there is no universally accepted definition of corruption. For instance,
in some communities paying extra to be given preferential treatment to see the doctor is so commonplace that
it’s not seen as being a corrupt practice. This kind of corruption has become normalised, intrinsic to the fabric of
society, and combating it in this instance is very hard, as it has become part of the way of life. In other communities this is seen as a bribe to jump the line, and so, is considered a corrupt practice that is forbidden. Well, for as many definitions as you’ll read, there are some general principles that hold true and that you can apply to any anti-corruption project.That’s what this toolkit is for; to help guide you towards creating a successful project that actively combats corruption in your community. Your community is the best place to because you understand the culture, the people
and the way of life. You also know the political and socio-economic structure of the country, which will help you
find solutions to corruption in your community because your approach will be based on more than just theory. You know the socio-cultural fabric of your community, which makes you more likely to understand the impact
of corruption on it. In other words, you are more likely to have an on-the-ground knowledge of the intricacies of corruption in your country than someone from the outside is.
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