(November 13, 2002) To understand corruption in modern China and the public’s rising fury, consider the charmed career of Jia Qinglin.
Chinese congress delegates say party must fight corruption
(November 12, 2002) Delegates attending the ongoing 16th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)said the party must improve its work style and fight against corruption so as to govern the country well.
Multinationals’ bribery goes unpunished: Fighting corruption
(November 12, 2002) When OECD member countries signed a convention in 1997 outlawing bribery by multinational companies of officials abroad, it was regarded as a milestone in the global fight against corruption.
Chinese official reports Three Gorges project free of corruption since launch
(November 5, 2002) Special anti-corruption measures have ensured the massive Three Gorges dam project has been free of graft and embezzlement since its launch in 1993, according to a senior project manager.
Upheaval in the Back Yard – Illegitimate Debts and Human Rights: The case of Ecuador-Norway
(November 1, 2002) This publication contains an overview of the socio-economic situation in Ecuador, an article analyzing perspectives regarding doctrine of illegitimate debt, and the Report from the Commission for the Civil Control of Corruption.
Letters to the Editors: Toronto Star, ENN (AP/CP)
(November 1, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International is misleading your readers by claiming that "it was awarded the contract only after an international competitive bidding process, supervised by Lesotho and South Africa and approved by the World Bank.
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 30, 2002) The South African government applauded a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than US$2 million for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
SA welcomes heavy fine in Lesotho Highlands bribery trial
(October 30, 2002) In a note to Lesotho counterpart, South African Minister Kasrils expressed the hope that the message that "corruption in Africa will not be tolerated" would now get across loud and clear to the international community.
Letters to the Editor: Toronto Star
(October 30, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International, sentenced this week in Lesotho for bribing an African official, is misleading your readers by claiming that it was cleared in a probe by the World Bank.
Letter to the Editor: Globe & Mail
(October 30, 2002) Dear Editor: Acres International is misleading your readers by claiming that the World Bank dismissed the same charges against it ("Acres vows appeal," by Terry Weber, October 28, 2002).
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 30, 2002) The South African government on Tuesday applauded a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than US$2 million for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
South Africans applaud Lesotho ruling against Canadian firm
(October 29, 2002) The South African government applauded Tuesday a Lesotho court’s decision to fine a Canadian company more than $3.1 million Cdn for bribing an official in charge of a multibillion water project.
Lesotho court fines Acres: Oakville firm hit with $3.5 million bribery penalty
(October 29, 2002) "I think the judge is sending a clear message to other companies that bribery doesn’t pay," said Patricia Adams, executive director of Probe International. "With tough penalties like this, companies will get the message that it’s not worth it."
Kasrils welcomes bribery sentence
(October 29, 2002) South African Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Ronnie Kasrils has welcomed the fine imposed on Acres International found guilty of bribing an official of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.
Canadian firm to appeal Lesotho fine
(October 29, 2002) A Canadian engineering firm embroiled in a high-profile bribery case in Lesotho said on Monday it would appeal against a $2.2-million fine handed down by the country’s high court.
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