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Can corruption act as a barrier to entry in the private sector?

By: Talib uz Zaman, CIPE Pakistan Programme Officer, and Accountability Lab Pakistan Accountapreneur “Power doesn’t corrupt people, people corrupt power” - William Gaddis Corruption, defined as exploitation of entrusted power for private benefit is, unfortunately,  prevalent in Pakistan. It can take many forms, including bribery, graft, theft and extortion. In the corporate sector, its presence reduces business credibility when professionals misuse their positions for personal gain. Corruption has not only been identified as one of the most significant constraints to private sector development but is also becoming a leading problem for people all around the world. Engagement in corruption depends [...]

2016-07-11T00:00:00+00:0011th July 2016|

5 steps to curtail corruption in Pakistan

By: Pakistan Representative Fayyaz Yaseen and Executive Director Blair Glencorse. This blog post was originally published by the World Economic Forum. “What kind of Pakistan do we want for our children?”, a civil society activist asked recently. “It has to be an inclusive state which is fair, honest and open to everyone.” The promise of this future lies in an entire generation standing-up for accountability and holding those in power responsible for their actions. This is not easy, of course, but it is essential- and it can be done in Pakistan as it can in other countries in South Asia and beyond. At the [...]

2016-05-20T00:00:00+00:0020th May 2016|

Opening Government through Business in Pakistan

By: Blair Glencorse, Hammad Siddiqui and Fayyaz Yaseen. This blog post was originally published by the Open Government Partnership.  “We support open government not just because it is good for business but because is central to human rights and dignity” concluded a leading member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the recent Open Government Partnership (OGP) meeting in Pakistan. With an attitude like this, it is easy to see why the movement for transparency and accountability is gathering pace across the country; and with Pakistan now eligible, there is a real push to join the OGP. The meeting- [...]

2020-03-03T16:03:48+00:007th December 2015|
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