World Bank Strategy Targets Corruption

Thursday, April 13, 2006 (Imdat Solak)

“Some countries can achieve growth for many years” without the institutions needed for clean government, such as an independent judiciary and free press, Wolfowitz said.

“Indonesia is a good example. But the devastating economic crisis that followed shows how fragile growth can be when institutions that help keep governments accountable, transparent and responsive are systematically weakened.” (via World Bank Strategy Targets Corruption)

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