Transparency International's New Chair: François Valérian

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Transparency International's New Chair: François Valérian

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François Valérian joins the podcast to discuss the platform on which he ran in TI's recent election, his priorities and his thoughts on the state of global anti-corruption efforts.

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Jan 17, 2024

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Alexandra Wrage, president of TRACE, interviews luminaries in the field of financial crime, including bribery, fraud, money-laundering, insider trading and sanctions. Each week, Alexandra and her guests will discuss who commits “white collar crime”, how it works and what is being done to stop it.

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How Criminals Justify Their Conduct: Shaul Shalvi, a professor of behavorial ethics, describes how people convince themselves that their misconduct is OK. by Bribe, Swindle or Steal
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Spotlight on Lebanon: Colonel Bashar Khatib, head of Lebanon’s financial crimes and money-laundering division, discusses his organization and mandate and some successes and ongoing challenges. by Bribe, Swindle or Steal
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Transparency International's New Chair: François Valérian

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