Global: Corrupting The Fight Against Corruption

At its recent annual meeting, World Bank officials spoke extensively about corruption. Joseph Stiglitz, in an article appearing in the Namibian, gave recommendations for the World Bank if it is to successfully take up the fight against corruption. First, corruption takes many forms, so a war on corruption has to be fought on many fronts. Second, it's fine for the World Bank to deliver anti-corruption sermons, but policies, procedures, and institutions are what matter.