The cost of corruption
By Guardian Exclusive
10 December 2018 |
3:03 pm
According to the United Nations, $1tn are paid in bribes annually, while another $2.6tn are stolen; all due to corruption.
The global scourge is affecting many nations and has been described as one of the biggest impediments to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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