# Stealing the future: corruption in the classroom – ten real world experiences URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/stealing-the-future-corruption-in-the-classroom-ten-real-world-experiences Type: Publication or report Published: 2005-01-01 Updated: 2020-04-07 --- 01 January 2005 Stealing the Future - Corruption in the Classroom presents 10 studies carried out by national chapters in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Georgia, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Sierra Leone and Zambia. The studies assess the extent of corruption in schools, universities and education administration, providing examples of how civil society can help curb corrupt practices. ### Related publications ## [Regional Assessment of Integrity in Political Finance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-political-finance-asia) Publication • 03 September 2026 This report reviews systems across 17 countries to identify the areas of political finance most in need of reform. ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## [Closing the Gaps: Detecting and investigating corrupt money flows in the Middle East and North Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/closing-the-gaps-middle-east-and-north-africa) Publication • 13 May 2026 Corruption and illicit financial flows remain serious and ongoing challenges across the Middle East and North Africa. ## [How effective is whistleblower protection in the EU? Trends, gaps and emerging practices across member states](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblower-protection-eu-trends-gaps-practices-member-states) Publication • 16 April 2026 EU whistleblower rules exist, but slow, uneven implementation leaves gaps in protection, enforcement, and support. ## Countries - [Argentina](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/argentina) - [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina) - [Brazil](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/brazil) - [Georgia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/georgia) - [Mexico](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/mexico) - [Nepal](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/nepal) - [Nicaragua](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/nicaragua) - [Niger](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/niger) - [Sierra Leone](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/sierra-leone) - [Zambia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/zambia) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2005_StealingFuture_CorruptionInClassroom_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2005_StealingFuture_CorruptionInClassroom_EN.pdf)