Better data on corruption can reduce its impact, support sustainable development

Better data on corruption can reduce its impact, support sustainable development

Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was speaking at the opening of the first global conference on the topic.  Corruption costs the world roughly $2.6 trillion annually, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP) – money that could go towards fighting hunger, providing healthcare, and ensuring all children have access to quality education.  “Developing a…

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Iranian President Supports Efforts to Reduce Dependence on US Dollar

Iranian President Supports Efforts to Reduce Dependence on US Dollar

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. Photo: File Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says he strongly supports the BRICS group’s efforts to reduce dependence on the US dollar. Addressing the 15th summit of the BRICS Organization of Emerging Economies in South Africa, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that BRICS supports trade and economic affairs in local currencies among…

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