The Anti-Corruption Plain Language Guide - Transparency ...
The Anti-Corruption Plain Language Guide - Transparency ...
The Anti-Corruption Plain Language Guide - Transparency ...
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Private Sector<br />
Definition<br />
Any company, household and institution that is not controlled by the public sector and<br />
which is run for private profit. Private sector corruption is characterised by groups from this<br />
sector influencing decisions and actions that lead to abuses of entrusted power. 60<br />
Example in practice<br />
In 2006, regional leaders attending the World Economic Forum on Africa listed among their<br />
top priorities the need to tackle corruption and crime. <strong>The</strong>y expressed support for<br />
transparent, national-level institutions to ensure clear rules of the game and a stable<br />
business environment that would attract and keep companies operating in their countries. 61<br />
Relevant links<br />
—— Global Compact.<br />
www.unglobalcompact.org/<br />
—— International Chamber of Commerce: <strong>Anti</strong>-<strong>Corruption</strong>.<br />
www.iccwbo.org/policy/anticorruption/<br />
—— <strong>Transparency</strong> International: Private Sector.<br />
www.transparency.org/global_priorities/private_sector<br />
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TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PLAIN LANGUAGE GUIDE - JULY 2009
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