Corruption and Integrity Resources
We don't believe in the dark realm of Mordor.
But even if Mordor did exist, it would never come here to our shire.
(paraphrase of the Hobbits' naive thinking in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings)
Highlights and News--2022-2023
1. International-Anti-Corruption Day--9 December 2023 (IAD)
UN Convention Against Corruption at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption for Peace, Development, and Security
Also see the PETRA People weblog for the webinars by the Global Integrity Network (9 December) and the Faith and Public Integrity Network (8 December)
2. International-Anti-Corruption Day--9 December 2022 (IAD)
This year's theme is the UN Convention Against Corruption at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption
Spotlight Events for IAD (featured on the website of Global Integrity Day-9 June)
--Overcome Evil With Good--Integrity Overcomes Corruption--Watch the archived recording HERE
Global Integrity Network (GIN) Online Conference-Webinar, 10 December 2022, broadcast at two different times: 9am Manila time and 9am New York time. Click HERE to register. This spotlight event is organized by GIN Lausanne Movement--World Evangelical Alliance. More information is in the images above and below. Note that a follow up "Virtual Cafe" is to be held on Saturday, 17 December, to provide more informal time for interaction.
--Uprooting Corruption, Defending Democratic Values
International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), 6-10 December 2022, Washington DC. “Established in 1983, the IACC takes place usually every two years in a different region of the world, and hosts from 800 to 2000 participants from over 140 countries worldwide. [It] advances the anti-corruption agenda by raising awareness and stimulating debate. It fosters networking, cross-fertilisation and the global exchange of experience that are indispensable for effective advocacy and action, on a global and national level. There are 60 workshops and 7 plenaries scheduled. Check to IACC website to see which events are (hopefully!) livestreamed and archived. See the Washington Declaration--11 Summary points from the Conference. "During these 4 days of deliberations and debates we identified new ways to root out corruption and promote more accountability, integrity and transparency around the globe."
--Films4Transparency
"This year’s Films4Transparency programme focuses on the indispensable role of a free and independent media in the fight against corruption. We present eight powerful documentaries from around the world each with an urgent story to tell, all engaging with one of the conference’s global challenges: Defending the Defenders." Note that these films were shown at the IACC (6-10 December 2022) and not all of them are available to watch or rent online.
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3. Integrity and Anti-Corruption on the Frontlines. Lausanne-WEA Global Integrity Network Conference (30 April 2022)
4. Living in Global Integrity: Moral Health for a More Whole World. In Essays on Holistic Biblical Ministries, Volume 22 of WEA World of Theology Series (2022).
See also the expanded list of Multi-Sectoral Resources
5. See the new section on the PETRA People website
Global Integrity Day and UN International Anti-Corruption Day
6. See the resources posted regularly on the Global Integrity Day website
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7. Spotlight events for UN International Anti-Corruption Day
Click here for information on the UNODC's six week anti-corruption campaign.
Theme: Your right, your role: Say no to corruption, 9 December 2021
--Integrity: Fighting the Evil of Corruption
9 December 2021, 9am--11am (New York Time)
Organized by the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Network
Lausanne Movement-World Evangelical Association
Update--presentations available HERE
--Corruption and Anti-Corruption in Health Care:
Why do we speak so little about them?
13 December 1:00pm Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Organised by the Faith and Public Integrity Network
Watch the one hour recording of the webinar HERE
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See also:
--Examples of several UN anti-corruption efforts that we have compiled HERE.
--The recent video episode of the Lausanne Global Classroom, Integrity and Anti-Corruption. This seven minute overview, featuring comments from seven Christian leaders, examines issues of integrity and anti-corruption among leaders in politics, business, government, and the church.
Note December 2021
Many of the links below no longer work. However these websites have recent materials, news, etc.:
Global Integrity Day, Faith and Public Integrity, Global Integrity Network, Global Integrity Resources
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Various Articles and Materials
In the Line of Fire (Young Afghan journalists reporting on corruption, crime, and drug trafficking--The Independent, 17 August 2011)
How Pastors' Ponzis Affect Our Gospel Witness (Christianity Today, 13 April 2012)..."restoring our witness will take more than a repentant pastor. Visible, public accountablity is vital..."
Information, Protection, and Warnings regarding Fraud
(Serious Fraud Office, United Kingdom, link)
Anticorruption in the Health Sector: Strategies for Transparency and Accountability (2010)
edited by Vian, Savedoff, and Mathisen
Should You Blow the Whistle? (ethical misconduct in research--Monitor on Psychology,Volume 42, No. 7, July/August 2011)
Davos 2013: Leaders Fail to Inspire Trust (BBC News, Business--23 January 2013
Fleecing the Flock: The Big Business of Swindling People Who Trust You (affinity fraud) Economist, 28 January 2012
Previous/Other Fraud Cases
1. New Era/Bennett Case (The Nonprofit Times, 5 June 2005)
http://www.nptimes.com/Jun05/npt1.html
2. Madoff Case (Wikipedia summary)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madoff_investment_scandal
$7.2 Billion US Dollars Recovered for Madoff Victims--“This is a game-changer.”
Net Positive agrees to return all interest minus invested capital over a 35 year period.
Video: http://news.yahoo.com/video/business-15749628/23550053
Article: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/72B-is-recovered-for-Madoffs-apf-4276868003.html?x=0
3. Prime Bank Guarantee Scams (examples and warnings)
4. Charles Ponzi and Ponzi Schemes (history and description)
5. Petters Case, (Star Tribune, Minneapolis-St. Paul MN, USA, 29 September 2009)
http://www.startribune.com/business/104014278.html?elr=KArksi8D3PE7_8yc+D3aiUo8D3PE7_eyc+D3aiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUr
6. LaSaracina Case, (The DAY New London, CT USA, 4 October 2010)
http://www.theday.com/article/20101005/NWS01/310059881/1019&town=
http://www.theday.com/article/20111027/NWS02/310279460/1018 (update 27 October 2011--the Prosecution confronting rationalisations)
7. Societe Generale/Kervial Case, (BBC, 5 October 2010)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11474077
8. Largest Ponzi Scheme in UK--115 million pounds sterling, newpaper article 7 March 2012
Humanitarian and NGOs
Need and Greed (Humanitarian Policy Group, September 2008). This is an excellent summary of research on corruption in the humanitarian assistance sector. It applies to the Christian community and especially all those involved in Christian mission.
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance (Final Research Report, Transparency International et al, July 2008, link)
Humanitarian Accountability (special issue of Humanitarian Exchange) by Humanitarian Practice Network, Number 52, October 2011; see: Corruption in the NGO World: What It Is and How to Tackle It (pp. 36-38)
Update on Non-Profit Fraud--40 Billion/Year? (Chronicle of Philanthropy, 27 April 2011)
United Nations Convention Against Corruption (2005)
Church-Mission Community
Policy on Suspected Misconduct, Dishonesty, Fraud, and Whistleblower Protection
(overview in USA context, 10 principles, and sample policies--ECFA, link)
Corruption-Free Churches are Possible: Experiences, Values, Solutions (2010)
by Christopher Stückelberger (this online book is available for free download at Global Ethics Forum; must register for free in order to access materials)
Salt and Light: Christians’ Role in Combating Corruption (2010) Paul Batchelor and Steve Osei-Mensah, Lausanne Global Conversation (Lausanne Global Conversations, posted 31.10.2011)
Confronting Corruption: Safeguards for Staff and Senders (Resource Update April 2012, with 10+ core resources)