Tuesday, March 24, 2020

COVID-19 times transparency / Pakistan cases processing / Philippines other virus

In times like these, transparency matters more than ever (Blog).  “During crises like the outbreak of a deadly virus, the risk of corruption in healthcare is exacerbated by dramatically increased pressure on the system. Disruption, uncertainty and distraction contribute to an environment in which corrupt actors can take advantage of the crisis for their own benefit.”

Transparency International: https://www.transparency.org/news/feature/in_times_like_these_transparency_matters_more_than_ever   

Chairman NAB directs rapid processing of mega corruption cases.  “[Pakistan’s Chairman National Accountability Bureau] Justice Javed Iqbal, during his visit, issued instructions for bringing all Mega Corruption Scams to their logical end without causing any delay and to file evidence based corruption references in Accountability Courts.”

The Nation: https://nation.com.pk/20-Mar-2020/chairman-nab-directs-rapid-processing-of-mega-corruption-cases     

 

That other virus—corruption (Opinion).  “Just like COVID-19, global corruption is also spreading unchecked. There has been no definitive cure to eradicating corruption and fraud. Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion, and other illicit financial activities cost developing countries $1.26 trillion per year…”

Dindo Manhit/Inquirer.nethttps://opinion.inquirer.net/128184/that-other-virus-corruption    

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