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Five Ways that Concentration of Wealth and Power Affects Corruption Risk in Latin America

Author: Matteson Ellis

InequalityThe following post is a modified excerpt from TRACE’s recently published 2014 How To Pay a Bribe book, available here for purchase.

Latin America is known as one of the most economically unequal regions of the world. By 2010, according to United Nations Development Program data, the region had 18 of the 25 countries in the world with the highest rich-poor ratios. Throughout Latin America, it is common to find government and business dominated by a relatively small number of elite families. Their members move in and out of government and business, creating complex financial and political relationships. This elevates corruption risks in several ways.

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Responding to Bribe Requests

Author: Carlos Ayres

BribeRequestUnfortunately, companies in Latin America and elsewhere continue to face demands for bribes when conducting business. While many companies have implemented policies and procedures prohibiting bribery and communicated them to employees, oftentimes employees do not know what to do or say when confronted with a bribe request. This post highlights how companies can address this risk.

Before the request is made. Companies should evaluate the likelihood of demands for bribes in their different areas of operation and make sure that the exposed employees know how to interact with authorities and how to respond to these demands. Exposed employees include not only those that will be the main point ... Read more

How the City of São Paulo is Fighting Corruption

Author: Carlos Ayres

SaoPauloSão Paulo is the largest city in South America with a massive population of about 12 million (if the metropolitan area is considered – including neighbor cities – the population is of about 19 million). In 2011, the city’s GDP was more than R$ 477 billion (approximately US$ 216 billion). Considering the latest World Bank’s GDP ranking, if São Paulo were a country, it would be the 45th economy in the world, larger than entire nations such as Portugal, Ireland and Peru.

São Paulo was the first Brazilian state ... Read more


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