Transparency International in a new report
shows says stepping up the fight against corruption in education is
necessary not only to keep children in school and meet literacy and
development goals, but also to ensure that the next generation is
prepared to say no to corruption.
According to the organization's Global Corruption Report,in order to
prevent corruption from becoming commonplace, promoting integrity among
young people is critical to building a better future.
This report seeks to shed light on the many shapes and forms of
corrupt practices in education, be they the embezzlement of national
education funds, hidden school costs or the buying and selling of fake
degrees.
Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International emphasizes on
the need to sensitize and create awareness for the young people on
corruption:
"For schools to educate the corruption fighters of tomorrow they need
to be free from corruption themselves. Without a strong dose of
integrity, our schools and universities will fail to provide future
leaders with the basic tools needed to succeed, and more importantly, to
combat graft. With nearly a fifth of the world's population between 15
and 24 years old, young people have the potential to stop corruption
both as the citizens of today and as the leaders of tomorrow." Labelle
said
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