Corruption distorts human values

DURBAN: Calling corruption a "multi-faceted, systemic and institutional global phenomenon", South African President Thabo Mbeki said it distorted human values, exacerbated market inefficiencies and undermined democracy.

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Egypt: Preponderance of corruption leads to poverty, say experts

Cairo, 10 Sep 2006 (IRIN) - While Egypt faces a number of social dilemmas, including rampant unemployment and high levels of illiteracy, many analysts say that official corruption, more than any other factor, represents the root cause of poverty.