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    Very good on paper

    Viet Nam

    Press

    - The Economist

    In a recent survey the organization [Transparency International] found that 49% of Vietnamese respondents perceived their education sector to be "corrupt" or "highly corrupt". Corruption is plainly evident at elite Vietnamese schools. Yet it also exists on a smaller scale, in subtler forms...

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    Arab universities must admit the cost of corruption

    Press

    Elizabeth Buckner - Al-Fanar Media

    A report released by Transparency International, "Global Corruption Report: Education," is the first report by the organization examining corruption in education. But the report hardly covers the issue at Arab universities.

  • Newspaper

    Corruption is eroding higher education's benefits

    Press

    Wachira Kigotho - University World News

    University education in Africa is regarded as key to a better future, and has the potential to provide the tools that people need to improve livelihoods and live with dignity. But according to Transparency International, systemic corruption is eroding benefits that could be accrued from higher education.

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    Diminishing corruption in education sector

    Bangladesh

    Press

    - Daily Sun

    The education sector shows a slow but steady improvement in corruption index [Transparency International] over the last few years. It is a great development in an environment when corruption in all sectors of public administration is galloping at faster pace.

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    Corruption in education a cause for worry, says TIB report

    Bangladesh

    Press

    - The Independent

    Corruption in Bangladesh education sector is lower than the global graft standards, said Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). Global corruption rate in the education sector is 17 per cent, while it is only 12 per cent in Bangladesh,

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    Report: corruption in education burdens poor

    Press

    - Radio Free Europe

    A new report says corruption in education systems worldwide disproportionately burdens the poor. Transparency International said in a survey released on October 1 that almost one in five people worldwide paid bribes to education services last year.

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    Corruption weakens progress of primary education

    Bangladesh

    Press

    - The Dhaka Tribune

    En dépit des progrès remarquables qui ont été réalisés ces dernières années dans le secteur de l'éducation primaire, la corruption reste un obstacle majeur au progrès, selon les déclarations des participants d'un atelier organisé par Transparency International. Les irrégularités dans la ..

  • Newspaper

    Transparency International Launches Anti-Corruption Campaign in Kenyan Schools

    Kenya

    Press

    - All Africa

    Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International has launched a campaign in Kenyan primary schools to teach students about the problems of corruption, Kenya's Capital FM reported Thursday.

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    UNDP-sponsored "Thai Youth Anti-Corruption Network" wins best practice by World Economic Forum

    Thailand

    Press

    - UNDP

    The Thai Youth Anti-Corruption Network, a group of more than 4,000 Thai university students from more than 90 universities has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a "Creative For Good" best practice by the World Economic Forum.

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    Nigeria: Exam malpractice rises by five percent

    Nigeria

    Press

    Boco Edet - Daily Trust

    Exam malpractice has increased by 5% in Nigeria, according to a survey by the Exam Ethics Marshals International. The report stated that 18 out of every 100 people who participated in examinations in Nigeria in 2012 were indicted for malpractices.

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