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  • Newspaper

    Misappropriation of University Resources for Political Purposes to be Severely Punished

    Venezuela

    Press

    - Agencia Bolivariana de Noticias

    The minister for higher education stated that if university resources are proven to be misappropriated for purposes other than those intended or for political aims, penalties provided for by law will be applied. He went on to say that the authorities in charge of tertiary education must ensure that university resources are used for the benefit of students. He went on to say that the authorities in charge of tertiary education must ensure that university resources are used for the benefit of students.

  • Newspaper

    Alleging political and ethical misconduct at high levels

    USA

    Press

    - The Chronicle of Higher Education

    Three former professors at Oral Roberts University have sued the evangelical institution in Tulsa (Okla) filing a petition in state court that accuses the university's president of using university resources to back a local mayoral candidate and to pay for an extravagant lifestyle for his family. The university released a statement denying the allegations.

  • The Global corruption report 2004

    The Global Corruption Report provides an overview of the state of corruption around the world in 2004. It covers national and international developments, institutional and legal changes and activities within both the private sector and civil society...

    Transparency International

    Berlin, Transparency International , 2004

  • The political economy of institutions and corruption in American states

    Theoretically, this paper draws on political agency theory to formulate hypotheses. Empirically, it shows that political institutions have a role in explaining the prevalence of political corruption in American states. In the states, a set of...

    Alt, James E., Lassen, David Dreyer

    Copenhagen, EPRU, 2003

  • Newspaper

    In Colombia, Decades of Graft Cripple a University

    Colombia

    Press

    Michael Easterbrook - Chronicle of Higher Education

    Politicians obliged universities to hire friends in return for help in ensuring a steady flow of funds. By forging documents and bribing appropriate officials, university staff secure larger retirement checks than they are entitled to and retire before the customary age.

  • Corrupt cities: a practical guide to cure and prevention

    The movement toward decentralization is gathering momentum. In this context, the important costs of corruption are being explicitly recognised, as is the urgent need to prevent corruption, raise city revenues, improve service delivery, stimulate...

    Klitgaard, Robert E., Maclean-Abaroa, Ronald, Parris, H. Lindsey

    Oakland (USA), ICS Press, 2000

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