Corruption has undoubtedly a long history, but it does not mean that it is inevitable. Everyday people around the world battle against physical, legal and bureaucratic obstacles to expose and uproot corruption, breaking down public apathy and demonstrating that just because something was accepted nearly 5000 years ago it need not be the case today.
Transparency International’s (TI) Integrity Awards honour the work of these courageous individuals and organisations that make a real difference in the fight against corruption. From accountants and public prosecutors to government officials and pharmacologists, their backgrounds may be diverse, but the message is the same: corruption can be beaten.
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