TI 2021 corruption index shows world not willing to make real change
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Jaclyn Jaeger2022-01-25T21:02:00
The adage that “no news is good news” doesn’t apply to Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index. That corruption levels remain at a global standstill or have worsened highlights a disturbing trend for companies, governments, and citizens alike.
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