Corruption feeds ongoing political and economic failures in many developing countries by impeding market development, driving away investment, increasing the cost of doing business, and eroding the legitimacy of the law. The need for an increased emphasis on fighting corruption is paramount as worldwide corruption grows and paralyzes development efforts around the world.
CIPE works to address corruption problems from both the demand and the supply side – those who demand bribes in exchange for services and those who supply bribes for preferential treatment. CIPE and its partners address private sector participation in corruption by creating a business environment where corruption is unsustainable and address public sector participation by strengthening the rule of law and government standards. |
