Law-corruption discourse / Doing Business 2020 / Maldives construction corruption

Corruption: Is the Law Blindsiding a More Meaningful Discourse? (Resource).  “The literature and discussion on bribery and corruption, as well as on the negative impact of each and what is required to address them, particularly in the legal context, are now considerable…How can the work of each discipline contribute to the work of whole and, as such, improve our work in and understanding of anti-corruption?”

Jane Ellis/Tufts University: https://sites.tufts.edu/ihs/corruption-is-the-law-blindsiding-a-more-meaningful-discourse/

 

Doing Business 2020–Sustaining the pace of reforms.  “In general, the 20 top performers have sound business regulation with a high degree of transparency…In addition, where burdensome and protracted regulatory processes exist, the temptation to resort to corruption to get things done may be greater.”

World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/10/24/doing-business-2020-sustaining-the-pace-of-reforms

 

Maldives: Fighting corruption and construction in a tropical paradise (Video).  The Maldives is considered a dream holiday destination for many. But construction is threatening its fragile coral reefs and azure blue lagoons. Some locals are taking a stand against the building boom.

DW: https://www.dw.com/en/maldives-fighting-corruption-and-construction-in-a-tropical-paradise/a-50846951

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