Confronting corruption

Confronting Corruption report explores corruption from the private sector’s point of view. It takes an in-depth look at the compelling business case for companies to proactively manage corruption risk and provides a road map for implementing effective anti-corruption programmes.

As global executives continue to seek growth opportunities in challenging markets, exposure to the reputational, legal, operational and financial impacts of corruption will continue to rise. Recognising this situation, business leaders are searching for risk mitigation strategies that also contribute to their corporate sustainability efforts.

The increased focus on the private sector’s role in fighting corruption led us to commission the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global survey and interviews with senior executives and anti-corruption specialists. The mix of respondents and interviewees from both developed and developing nations provides insight into the challenges companies face and the opportunities for both individual and collaborative action. Despite differences in cultures and business practices, survey respondents and interviewees consistently rated protecting their company’s reputation as their primary concern.