EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

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EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Corruption the scourge of humanity

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Each year over US$ 1 Trillion goes missing from the global economy through bribes, dishonest deals and tax evasion. It’s called corruption.Corruption is more than bad business: it kills people

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

US$1 trillion

TheftBribery

Land-grabbing

Lack of transparency

“Corruption is a key element in economic under-performance and a major obstacle to poverty alleviation and development.” Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

Tax evasion

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Corruption kills people

• On average access to water can be 30% more expensive

• Maternity patience in Bangalore pay $22 in bribes• Africa loses $393b every year through tax evasion

and is linked to 5.6 children dying between 2000-2025

• Fines of £400m to RBS

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

“Political parties, public administrations and the private sector are evaluated as the weakest players in the fight against corruption across Europe”

(Transparency International 2011: money, politics, power: corruption risks in Europe)

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

“Ignoring corruption is like investing your money in a country with hyper inflation”

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

“The purpose of a business firm is not simply to make a profit, but is to be found in its very existence as a community of persons who in various ways are endeavouring to satisfy their basic needs, and who form a particular group at the service of the whole of society.”

(Pope John Paul II)

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

You are here!

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Why are you here?!

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Profit & Poverty

BRIC

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Isaiah 51:4 My justice

will become a light to the nations

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

“Corruption is condemned in the Bible. It undermines economic development, distorts fair decision-making and destroys social cohesion. No nation is free of corruption. We invite Christians in the workplace, especially young entrepreneurs, to think creatively about how they can best stand against this scourge”

(Cape Town 2010)

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

“When you take a stand about a matter of justice, or when you refuse to be part of an unethical deal, you are engaged in mission – the mission of establishing God’s kingdom where you work.”

Transform Your Work Lifeby Graham Power & Dion Forster

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

TransformationVision: 100 million engaged

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

EXPOSED: goals

1 million signatures for G20 policy change: tax, transparency, bribes

2000 vigils with the

poor

100 million engaged

Church

Government

Business

Public service

Communities

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

EXPOSED: How?

• Global Call petition & event: G20 Nov 2014• Practical toolkits • Accessible sermon series• Evangelism tool kit• Partner communications

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

EXPOSED: some outcomes

• 1 million+ signatures to G20 – tax, transparency and bribery• Catalogue of ‘good news’ stories• Promoting values and culture of honesty• Exposure of bribes – bribe books and media• Increased Church understanding and responsibility• Politicians sign GOPAC; implementation of UNCAC• Catalyst for global network on corruption• Theological reflection

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

What can you do?

• Ensure you have an anti-bribery policy and that procedures to monitor and enforce it are active and effective

• Encourage all your staff to believe that integrity matters • Pass on information about corrupt practices to police and/or

government – if there is a good process • Ensure that your business has transparent accounting practices and

pays all appropriate taxes in every country in which it does business.

• Make sure that your procurement practices are transparent and reputable

EUROPARTNERS CONFERENCE with JOEL EDWARDSCorruption: The Scourge of Humanity

Thank you