Understanding Global Corruption

The video explores global corruption, highlighting figures like Niyazov, Obiang, and Etete. It discusses the role of global facilitators, such as banks and shell companies, in enabling corruption. The speaker shares their journey with Global Witness, investigating illegal activities like logging and blood diamonds. Case studies reveal the impact of corruption in regions like Sarawak and Congo. The video concludes with a call for transparency and global solutions to combat corruption.

Which leader was known for building a gold-plated statue of himself?

• Teodorín Obiang

• Saparmurat Niyazov

• Dan Etete

• Patrick Alley

What was the first campaign of Global Witness focused on?

• Corruption in Nigeria

• Illegal logging in Cambodia

• Blood diamonds

• Illegal ivory trade

What role do global banks play in corruption according to the transcript?

• They are not involved in corruption

• They only operate in legal frameworks

• They facilitate corrupt transactions

• They prevent money laundering

What environmental issue is highlighted in the section about banks?

• Deforestation in Sarawak, Malaysia

• Oil spills in Nigeria

• Water contamination in Angola

• Air pollution in Turkmenistan

What is a significant problem with shell companies?

• They obscure the true owners in corrupt deals

• They are only found offshore

• They are used to avoid taxes

• They are easy to set up

Who led the Africa Progress Panel that calculated Congo's losses?

• Patrick Alley

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Kofi Annan

• Simon Taylor

What is the ratio of natural resource exports to aid flows in 2011?

• 25 to 1

• 19 to 1

• 5 to 1

• 10 to 1

What is the main focus of the transparency standards discussed?

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing oil production

• Making payments in oil and mining deals transparent

• Improving banking regulations

What percentage of the world's oil and mining companies are now covered by transparency laws?

• One third

• Half

• Two thirds

• All

What is the main argument against accepting corruption as unavoidable?

• It is only a local issue

• It is a globalized business needing global solutions

• It is too complex to change

• It is not harmful