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"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA" FDA NEWSLETTER
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
"Influence peddling" - a 'political correct' phrase for "accepting bribes"
In November 2005 President Fidel CASTRO publicly warned of the possibility that the system (The Government) could "self-destruct" should the "battle against corruption" and other vices, such as theft, diversion of funds and abuse of power in state-owned corporations not be curtailed. "Either we defeat the problem, or we die," he warned then.
All too often are corrupt officials in Africa only suspended from their 'profiled' positions - with full pay. Once charged, prosecuted, put on trial and found guilty, the "influence peddling" perpetrators (still receiving full pay and benefits) appeal the court outcome thus remaining 'suspended' and then await the appeal trial that may take years to conclude.
Corruption is impacting profoundly on Africa!
Transparency International's Corruption index rated or ranked South Africa 4.8 out of a score of 10 - 10 being the perfect corruption free ultimate score.
In 2005 the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, during his key address at the opening of the Second National Anti-Corruption Summit in Tshwane (Pretoria) South Africa quoted the Foreword to the Report by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration and the Regional Representative of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, who said that:
"It is especially important that Government's partnerships with business and civil society are nurtured, as it would be impossible for Government alone to deal with corruption. In these partnerships, each partner must be held accountable for its own corruption, but each should also exercise both a critical role and seek assistance and co-operation from the other partners."
We all need to heed corruption - slipping a security guard a small 'financial reward' for allowing you access to a restricted parking area or 'leaving' a twenty dollar' bill in your passport when clearing customs is as corrupt as "influence peddling" officials!
I am chairing a conference on fighting corruption and safeguarding integrity to be held here in South Africa - see:
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
This is a 'must attend' conference aimed at all levels of government - however if you are contracting or interacting with government you should not miss this event!
This is a plea for you to support our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS and FDA PARTNERS. There wellbeing indirectly means our wellbeing.
Our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS are showcased and branded on every 'index page' within our 600 plus page websites - see:
Our FDA PARTNERS are showcased on our dedicated FDA PARTNER website - see:
The services and products of our supporters/partners are indexed on our PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SERVING AFRICA - This section is becoming very popular and is receiving substantial 'hits' from around the globe - see:
It may be in your interest to participate as a FDA PARTNER - see why:
We need you to support our efforts - please participate:
Please add your name to a growing list of names proclaiming - "YES! I support Africa" - see:
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