What is an effective way to curb corruption in 3rd world countries mainly in Africa and south America? — Gitonga
What is an effective way to curb corruption in 3rd world countries mainly in Africa and south America? — Gitonga
Ban all funding, make the candidates or their followers pay for what they want or need. Personal checks only.- ban private funding of election campaigns or cap it to a certain low maximum — Olivier5
Why should the tax payer have to foot the bill at all? In any country around the world the money is needed in health care.- get the state to reimburse election campaign costs within a certain treshold, for all candidates getting at least 5% of expressed votes. — Olivier5
In most places they cannot afford to pay enough for these people not to be corrupted. Why would anyone work for a small wage and stick his neck out to catch crooks?- set up dedicated anti-corruption units in the judiciary to fast-track high-level corruption, and isolate such units from political pressure. — Olivier5
These guys sell or give the info to the bad guys to make a bit extra or keep their families safe.- for petty corruption (mainly) set up a dedicated phone line to report corrupt officials, cops, etc. — Olivier5
It would probable cost more to verify their declarations than what they are going to steal. These people are clever at hiding the money.- force all elected officials to declare and itemize their wealth, prior and after their turn, in a verifiable manner. — Olivier5
Probably the best solution, but they should take their cash with them. If they want to help the starving people of the world they should take the food directly to them, not give it to governments....for first world countries to get the fuck out. — Banno
Great idea but not going to happen. I am surprised that terrorist have not worked this angle yet.Put an end to the global corporations. — David Mo
Am I wrong? — Outlander
Ironic how backwards and detrimental doing so would be toward preventing corruption, The utopia you imagine is actually a dystopia of the worst kind. I have a feeling people confuse eliminating corruption with eliminating people talking or knowing about it. — Outlander
What are the terrorists doing here? To end the terrorism of the multinationals? Terrorism against terrorism, I don't think it's a good idea. — David Mo
What is an effective way to curb corruption in 3rd world countries — Gitonga
for petty corruption (mainly) set up a dedicated phone line to report corrupt officials, cops, etc. — Olivier5
Also, to be completely honest, I have not done enough research to see if places like the one I am trying to describe exist, and if you (whoever reads this) know of any I'd appreciate it if you let me know. — Daniel
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