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October 27, 2009.
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In the news – headlines:
Kenya – US withholds visa from senior official in protest over lack of reforms.
Vatican – Bishops say to corrupt African leaders – quit or repent.
Canada – Quebec launches special police squad to investigate construction industry.
United Nations – A group of countries and the UN act against human rights abuses in conflict zones.
United States – Government cracks down on bonuses for bankers.
…and much more, including links to some films, books and key reports at our NEWS page.
Workplace Ethics
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) publishes paper on the Global Diversity Advantage.
A scandal that goes on and on and on…Father Christopher Hartley has done wonderful work in the Dominican Republic, but the abusive, intolerable conditions that face workers on the sugar plantations demands action. He appeals now to the European Union.
NGO News & Views
Winners announced of this year’s Robin Cosgrove Prize for Ethics in Finance.
See more news from NGOs below.
Public Sector Governance
Council of Europe slams Italy in its first GRECO report on the country for “pervasive corruption.”
There is no stopping the venerable and amazing Robert Morgenthau, the New York District Attorney is now heading towards 90, but his latest crusade is against what he describes as a dangerous new friendship between Iran and Venezuela, which involves defense contracts and money-laundering. See his remarks.
Corporate Social Responsibility
TRACE publishes findings of its survey on facilitation payments showing 76% of respondents oppose their use.
Corporate Governance
Governance and CEO failure – an IESE Business School perspective from Barcelona.
NGO News & Views
MUST READING AND VIEWING: Links at HOME PAGE & NEWS
SEE the 50 best business ethics blogs and news sources – yes, it includes ethicsworld – new listing from Online MBA Guide
The HUB – a great new website from Australia’s St. James Centre on Ethics – find the link on our Home page
AHEAD – Transparency International launches its 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index, covering 180 countries, on November 17.
General NEWS from NGOs
Meetings – Awards -Appointments
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