Daily Corruption News: 4 December 2012
Today's top story
Global: Are women leaders less corrupt? No, but they shake things up
Reuters
It is almost a cliché that getting more women into power is a good way to tackle corruption. Women, the argument goes, are less likely to take bribes or put personal gain before public good. But is it true?
More news
Global: EU freezes aid to Uganda over graft
Reuters
Canada: Anti-corruption squad meets with Laval city councillors
CBC
Indonesia: Indonesian antigraft body detains senior police officer
The Wall Street Journal
Russia: Putin orders ministers to quit spending amid graft fight
Bloomberg
Zambia: Zambian minister under investigation over Trafigura contract
The Guardian
Blogs and opinion
China: China’s new do’s and don’ts for top leaders
The Wall Street Journal (blogs)
News from Transparency International
On the blog: Finland’s hidden corruption
Launch: Corruption Perceptions Index 2012 – coming December 5
