Corruption Archives

Ambassador Hans Klemm at Colectiv Memorial

“The fire occurred right after Mari and I arrived. The tragedy was so powerful for us because so many young talented Romanians lost their lives or were horribly injured. It was very similar to another very tragic event that occurred in United States, when we were both there, about 10 years earlier so the memories ...

By U.S. Mission Romania | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Corruption, Hans Klemm

Infographics competition: “Together, we can make a difference”

“Corruption is an insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies,” writes former UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan in the Foreword to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, signed by most UN members. He explains that corruption undermines democracy and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts ...

By U.S. Mission Romania | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Competition, Corruption

“Fighting Global Corruption: Business Risk Management” Workshop

President Daraban, fellow speakers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for this opportunity and I’ll follow the President’s lead by also keeping my remarks brief. It is my pleasure to be here today and to welcome all of you to this special event, “Business Without Corruption: U.S. Anti-Corruption Best Practices Tailored to the Needs ...

By U.S. Mission Romania | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Former Ambassadors | Tags: Business, Corruption, Hans Klemm

Corruption Harms Us All: Here’s What We Can Do About It

By the U.S. Department of State’s Luis E. Arreaga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs As many who read this are no doubt aware, business leaders often confront difficult and seemingly impossible challenges not only to thrive, but just to survive. As a diplomat, many have told me that ending ...

By U.S. Mission Romania | 8 December, 2015 | Topics: Policy | Tags: Corruption

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