Corruption undermines public confidence in our country and institutions. It is a huge cost to the economy. Combating it will take courage, determination and perseverance. The most effective means of doing it is by creating a climate not receptive to corruption.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Corruption damages confidence and the economy, requiring sustained courage to combat.
- In plain terms
- Corruption costs the economy and confidence, so we need courage to fight it.
- What can you take from it?
- Fight corruption with courage and systemic change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we create a culture that rejects corruption?
Another view
Individual courage alone cannot fix systemic corruption without structural change.
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