How about next G-20 Summit on good governance for sound financial markets?
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008The first G-20 summit, focused on the financial crisis, just took place this past weekend. When measured against expectations of such gatherings, there were some accomplishments. Such as in trade: the collective pledge to avoid raising any trade and investment barriers, or the promise to ‘strive’ for a deal on the stalled Doha round. And [...]
Myth #1: Developing world hopelessly corrupt; Industrialized countries in Nirvana?
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Myth #1. Developing countries, and governments in particular, are all rife with corruption, while corruption is virtually absent in much of the rich industrialized world.
Actually, the reality is different. The evidence points to an enormous diversity in the extent of corruption within emerging economies, and among industrialized countries as well. The data suggests that some emerging [...]