And yet this numerical correlation does not prove that governments can merely increase pay to eliminate corruption.

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Collective effort by the private sector: Only a collective effort made by the private sector can help eliminate corruption.

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Ms Greening said that DFID would continue to provide advisers to the Afghan government to increase transparency and eliminate corruption.

BBC: Afghanistan statement

Since then, Mr. Anwar, now 65, has campaigned relentlessly, tapping into a desire for swifter reform among younger Malaysians by pledging more transparency, a tougher stance on corruption, and plans to eliminate the affirmative-action policies.

WSJ: Malaysia's Fresh Elections Offer Striking Choice

Since then, Mr. Anwar, now 65, has campaigned relentlessly, tapping into a desire for swifter reform among younger Malaysians by pledging more transparency, a tougher stance on corruption, and plans to eliminate the affirmative action policies.

WSJ: Malaysia's Fresh Elections Offer Striking Choice