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#21 Having Served Time for Violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Richard Bistrong Now Counsels Others on How to Avoid the Same Fate

#21 Having Served Time for Violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Richard Bistrong Now Counsels Others on How to Avoid the Same Fate

FromDemocracy That Delivers


#21 Having Served Time for Violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Richard Bistrong Now Counsels Others on How to Avoid the Same Fate

FromDemocracy That Delivers

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former FCPA violator and current anti-bribery consultant Richard Bistrong was convicted of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, cooperated with the FBI, and served time in prison. Today he works with companies to help them deal with anti-bribery and compliance issues around the world. He discusses what led to his conviction, what he learned about corruption risks and the incentive structures that make bribery more likely. He also shares the advice he would give his younger self before he embarked on that first international sales trip that started it all.
Released:
Jun 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Democracy That Delivers podcast is about democratic and economic development and the intersection between the two. Through their personal stories, guests share how their work is helping build stronger democratic institutions in countries all over the world and how they are tackling some of the major governance challenges that many countries face today. The weekly discussion covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, governance, rule of law, and the role of the private sector in democratic processes.