Revisiting corruption

Corruption results from a variety of economic, institutional, political and historical factors. It flourishes when democratic institutions are weak, laws are not enforced, political will is lacking, and when the media are not allowed to be partners in democracy. Corruption and unethical behaviour by public officials are serious threats to basic principles of democratic government, undermine public confidence in democracy and threaten the rule of law.

                      Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell