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Can young people help us fight corruption?

By Elaine Dezenski | May 22, 2014 - 12:00am

Young people are some of the most important agents of change in the fight against corruption. Often overlooked, they offer a chance to reshape norms.

Letters to the Editor

World Bank shields $43M agri program in South from corruption

February 4, 2009 - 3:40pm

DAVAO CITY---The World Bank has instituted mechanisms that would ensure there would be no corruption in the implementation of the $43 million worth of agriculture projects under the Mindanao Rural Development Progam...

ADB opens trust fund to boost fight vs money laundering

By Ted P. Torres | July 13, 2004 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally established a trust fund to strengthen assistance to its developing member countries in fighting money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The Cooperation Fund...

Banking

Asian governments paying a high price for corruption — ADB

By Ted P. Torres | May 29, 2003 - 12:00am

Corruption in Asia can cost up to one sixth of a given country’s gross domestic product (GDP), a study made by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) shows. At a press conference in Seoul, South Korea yesterday,...

Business

Hong Kong endorses Anti-Corruption Action Plan

By Ted P. Torres | April 20, 2003 - 12:00am

Hong Kong has become the 20th nation to endorse the Anti-Corruption Action Plan designed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Hong Kong Special...

Business