World Anti-Corruption Day

December 9 is World Anti-Corruption Day. I didn't know there's such a day until I heard it announced on BBC radio.

Here's an editorial excerpt from the Manila Bulletin, a leading newspaper in one of the world's most corrupt environment:

"Some say that corruption is the world’s second eldest profession and may end up as being the last.

"But corruption need not be a way of life. Recent international and national problems have shown that corruption can be separated into components which can be addressed. A vital tool in the fight against corruption is the enforcement of laws, strong political will. Once corruption is isolated, programs can be put in place that can identify where corruption exists in society, what it is costing citizens, and its impact on the economy..."

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