Korruption und Missmanagement

The World Bank PARIS, June 8, 2010 — The World Bank Group and the Government of Switzerland today called for concerted action against plundering of developing countries. Much of the money stolen from them finds safe haven in international financial centers. Failing to stem and reverse these criminal flows contributes to the impoverishment of the world’s poorest countries. Some US$20 – US$40 billion (about 16.2 billion - 32.4 Euros) is stolen from developing countries every year through bribery, misappropriation of funds and corrupt practices.

World Bank US$20 – US$40 billion (about 16.2 billion - 32.4 Euros) stolen every year through bribery, misappropriation of funds and corrupt practices. FAZ 11.3.10.: Fast Hälfte der Lebensmittellieferungen UNO für Somalia nach internem UN-Bericht gestohlen. BBC 3.3.2010: Millions of dollars in Western aid for Ethiopian famine of 1984-85 siphoned off by rebels to buy weapons. Senegal: 1. The Economist, 2010/2: Statue 50 metres tall, more than Statue of Liberty, $27million, “in a country where millions live in poverty”. 2.

Le Quotidien, Dakar TRAIN DE VIE DES ETATS : La France réajuste, le Sénégal gaspille toujours Plus d’un mois après avoir instruit le Premier ministre de rationnaliser les déplacements des membres du gouvernement, le président de la République et son fils, eux, ne se privent de rien.

Africa Confidential A second term for Sirleaf Old alliances and enmities are re-emerging as the leading candidates launch their campaigns for next year’s national elections Burnishing a stellar international reputation, Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is steeling herself for a tough campaign for a second presidential term in elections next year. Since winning the 2005 elections, President Sirleaf has been held back by the weaknesses of her political support base at home.

Mwana Halisi, Daressalam Investigation by this paper has revealed that during the foreign travels of President Jakaya Kikwete he has spent a total of 120 days overseas. This means in the four years since taking office until end of 2009 he spent four months outside the country, at a cost of Sh 2.4 billion ($ 1.7 million) This is for accommodation and allowances for him and his entourage. Normally such trips involve 15 to 22 people who accompany the head of state. Each of them pocket $ 350 to $ 500 as per diem.

The Economist Statuesque or grotesque? It is either a glorious tribute to the African Renaissance, as the government proclaims, or an overblown monument to the outrageous vanity of President Abdoulaye Wade, as many Senegalese believe. Either way, at least the vast statue that now dominates the skyline of the Senegalese capital of Dakar leaves no one indifferent. At 50 metres tall, a shade more than New York’s Statue of Liberty, it is designed to provoke.

Africa Image Live By Lord Aikins Adusei It is a waste of time to argue that there is anything remarkable or worth emulating about the brand of leadership that is seen in Africa. Throughout Africa not a single country has been able to deliver its people from poverty, malnutrition and diseases.

Le Quotidien, Dakar/Sénégal -Avant la crise immobilière, le terrain valait 3 milliards -Abdoulaye Diop (économie), Abdoulaye Diop (Budget), samuel Sarr (énergie) et l’Ambassadeur Paul Badji facilitent la transaction Pour édifier la future Maison du Sénégal à New York, les autorités ont acquis un terrain qui coûtait, en plein boom de l’immobilier, moins de huit fois l’argent déboursé aujourd’hui.

Die Zeit Politiker und Monarchen, Geschäftsleute und Beamte – mit ihrer Habgier und Korruptheit ruinieren die Eliten viele Länder des Kontinents Von Bartholomäus Grill Die Königinnen sind wieder in den Palast von Ludzidzini heimgekehrt, und sie haben viele schöne Dinge mitgebracht: Seidenkleider und Parfums, Designerschuhe und Diademe. Niemand darf offen darüber reden, wenn der Harem von König Mswati III. zum Shoppen geht.

BBC News Senegal has confirmed it gave money to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official earlier this month, after previously denying the allegations. Alex Segura was given almost $200,000 (£122,000) at the end of his three-year posting - money which the IMF says was paid back as quickly as it could be. Prime Minister Souleymane Ndene Ndiaye said it was a goodbye present - part of an African tradition. But opposition activists have condemned what they regard as a corrupt payment.