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“Corruption is a major cause of poverty as well as a barrier to overcoming it. The two scourges feed off each other, locking their populations in a cycle of misery. Corruption must be vigorously addressed if aid is to make a real difference in freeing people from poverty.”

Quote by Peter Eigen

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Peter Eigen, an international lawyer, was born on June 11, 1938. He is renowned for founding Transparency International, an organization dedicated to combating corruption and promoting global governance reforms. more

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