"We have got to make sure that this second round is not marred by fraud and corruption like the first round,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

Former EU Special Representative to Afghanistan Francesc Vendrell says there are basically three broad groups: ordinary Afghans disillusioned with poor governance and corruption;

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

And the lack of any good governance oversight has meant that inevitably some of the money has gone to bribery, kickbacks and corruption.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Josipovic says he is the best candidateto fight Croatia's notorious crime and corruption and to make the Balkan nation a better place to live.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Taylor says one of the biggest fears right now is that oil shortages will lead to increased violence and corruption in countries that supply oil.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

The ultra-left movement claims it is a grassroots rebellion fighting against oppression, exploitation and corruption.

VOA: standard.2009.06.21

"We have tremendous crime problems, with violence and corruption.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

(Speaking) Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the imprisoned Kremlin critic and former head of the Yukos Oil Company, in a recent op-ed column, said Russia's demand for skills in fundamental and applied sciences is declining in light of the appetite for raw materials and corruption.

VOA: standard.2010.02.03

Yet Egypt is not alone. Foreign investors worry about corruption, mismanagement and security problems across North Africa and the Middle East.

VOA: special.2011.02.04

Mauro Tello Quinones was tortured and killed just days after he arrived in the city to fight corruption in the local police.

VOA: special.2009.03.14

And the Global Fund is open in its work to avoid corruption or the appearance of corruption.

VOA: special.2010.03.10

And problems continue with the development of the Afghan security forces and with corruption among Afghan officials.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

But much of the middle class and urban wealthy accused him of corruption and abuse of power.

VOA: special.2010.05.22

Transparency International, based in Berlin, works to fight corruption and increase public awareness.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

They accused him of corruption and treating employees unfairly.

VOA: special.2011.03.08

Sometimes he paints about corruption and conflicts in Africa.

VOA: special.2010.03.19

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit, and the silencing of dissent,know that you are on the wrong side of history -- but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2010.09.25

"Those who say it is going in the wrong direction, they say corruption and insecurity are the primary reasons for this."

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Valeriy Gabisov of the independent Civil Rights Committee noted that corruption exists everywhere and can at best be minimized, not eliminated.

VOA: standard.2009.05.15