WORD PROMPT 17 ENGLISH 2010 INTERMEDIATEWRITING CORUPTION

Corruption in Africa

I remember the first time I saw corruption in the face. It was 2008 I was in 8 Grade. Congolese government committee responsible for reforming the awarding of to become eligible for international scholarship, they discovered that a group of 17 years old boys had forged national exam records to become eligible for a scholarship to morocco. I wasnt surprised; fraud has become a national pastime in DR Congo. If youre ethical and upright, you are called stupid. On my opinion I think the only way corruption will be rooted out there in DR Congo and elsewhere in Africa is if we teach our children to recognize it, reject it and shame their elders. In the last 10 years, DR Congo has received billions of dollars in international aid, but questions are starting to be asked about how those donor dollars are spent. Corruption is enmeshed in daily human interaction; it is a function of both, poverty and greed. The government sits on top of all this playful misbehavior, unable. And in some ways unwilling to change a system that often benefits the rich and powerful. I could argue that DR Congo. Foundations, is built on theft and dispossession. The country was founded in 1867 by repatriated slaves from the Belgium who in turn disenfranchised originating populations for over a century. But I refuse to believe that our inability or disinclination to do something to overcome Corruption is only a function of history. People need to be able to speak up for their right and demand accountability from their leaders. If the social compact between the government and the people fails, citizens, and especially the poor are forced to compromise on the quality of their livelihood, and their social, and human rights. I support (PCA) Program for enable

disadvantage people to take part in development processes by opening dialogue between them and their governments. I think communities should, focused on their most pressing issues, such as agriculture supports, water supplies or free medicines. The children been born into a country recovering from war, they are at the critical stage in their development when it is easy to challenge old values, and instill new ones. But first, we have to arm them with right tools. So anyone rallying them against corruption must employ radio dramas, popular songs, games and story books. During Congolese civil war, those who survived did so. But the books wont work for everyone, like most p laces around the world.

Word Prompt 17 Poverty and corruption

Expat Aid Workers are an upright group of individuals who frown upon the corrupt practices and favoritism exercised in many of the developing countries where they work. The EAW (and any foreigner working in a developing country for that matter) has a moral duty to help local people learn the ways of democracy and good, fair business practices. Its important for Expat Aid Workers to work with local governments, NGOs and communities to end corrupt practices and encourage local people to behave ethically. Zero Tolerance for Corruption starts at home, and a good way to alert staff and visitors to the INGOs zealous anti-corruption policies is hanging up posters (with generous amounts of clip-art, Comic Sans, and ALL CAPS) on every door and bulletin board around

the office, stating in no uncertain terms that the organization does not tolerate corruption in any way shape or form.