Global Issues Seminar Series “Cancer of Corruption” October 26, 2005

Global Issues Seminar Series Slide 1: Agenda for Today Introduction of participating sites- 10 Minutes Why corruption is a global issue ? In what ways it impacts global development ? Discussion moderated by Vinay Comments from students (up-to 3 per site) - 20 minutes Remarks by Mr. Sanjay Pradhan, Director, Public Sector Management ( Panelist) - 10 minutes Corruption in Multi-national Corporations- Presentation by Prof. Hans Schenk, University of Amsterdam- 20 minutes International Actions to Combat Corruption- Presentation by Vinay 20 minutes Questions, Comments and Answers – 30 minutes Closing Remarks- Panelists- 10 minutes

The World Bank: Global Issues Seminar Series Slide 2: Remember the following four Point Framework helps us understand the global issues: Look at the Anatomy: Nature of the issue and what makes it a global issue. Understand the Dynamics: What forces are shaping the issue and their likely future trend. Follow the Actions: What is being done to address the issue ? By whom? What more can/should be done? Be Aware of the Consequences: of inaction or inadequate actions or wrong actions ?

Slide 3: The World Bank: Global Issues Seminar Series What makes corruption a global issue? In What ways it impacts global development ? Remember: Global issues have significant impacts on large number of people across national boundaries and solving the issues is usually beyond the capability of any one of the nations affected. And global issues impact global development through one or more of: Peace and security Economy Environment Social development Global governance

International Actions to Combat Corruption Slide 4: The World Bank: Global Issues Seminar Series International Actions to Combat Corruption Raising the risks to businesses of bribery International programs to control money laundering International conventions against corruption Raising donor support for anti-corruption programs Preventing corruption in development loans and grants Research and advocacy

International action: Example of the World Bank Slide 5: The World Bank: Global Issues Seminar Series International action: Example of the World Bank Providing assistance to countries that ask for help Linking development assistance to good governance and combating corruption Preventing fraud and corruption in the funds it provides Contributing to international anti-corruption efforts