Phlegethon
08-11-2009, 10:29 AM
Sydsvenska Dagbladet - Sweden
Sweden is not free of corruption
Year after year the international NGO Transparency International rates Sweden as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. Yet Sweden is not entirely free of corruption, the daily Sydsvenske Dagbladet writes, commenting on a recently published survey: "Tolerance regarding irregularities is low when it comes to clear infringements but there is a grey zone which needs more attention. A survey published by the Lund and Växjö universities reminds us of this. � One in three [respondents in the municipalities] would find it acceptable that a building contractor invite a politician and leading officials to a whole-day seminar including meals. � One in four finds it acceptable to give local company contracts even if the same product could be bought more cheaply and of better quality from the competition. � So even in one of the least corrupt countries people need to be better informed. The law applies there too, even in the municipalities." (11/08/2009)
Sweden is not free of corruption
Year after year the international NGO Transparency International rates Sweden as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. Yet Sweden is not entirely free of corruption, the daily Sydsvenske Dagbladet writes, commenting on a recently published survey: "Tolerance regarding irregularities is low when it comes to clear infringements but there is a grey zone which needs more attention. A survey published by the Lund and Växjö universities reminds us of this. � One in three [respondents in the municipalities] would find it acceptable that a building contractor invite a politician and leading officials to a whole-day seminar including meals. � One in four finds it acceptable to give local company contracts even if the same product could be bought more cheaply and of better quality from the competition. � So even in one of the least corrupt countries people need to be better informed. The law applies there too, even in the municipalities." (11/08/2009)