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Corruption: One of the Biggest Problems of Today
The corruption is a global threat and obstacle which stands against on the way of both
democratization and hampers economic development. It spread every aspect of life. We see
our politicians corrupt; inside trading; betting on sports games, even some charities are
corrupt… Besides, increase in the disproportionately burdens the poor and undermines the
importance of investment and aid. For this reason, it has to be erased or solved, in order to
reach sustainable development and create a new world order. No country is completely free
of corruption. However, some measures can be taken to avoid these serious problems. They
need to be defined well and strategies should be explored to combat for corruption and
bribery.
There should be openness and accountability in the form of government systems.
Politicians, deputies or ministers, they all have some responsibilities for citizens. What’s
more, not only governments, but also we need to advocate our rights and aware of these
situations. It's up to all of us to fight against corruption as best we can and letting our
governments know we aren't happy and want to know 'where is the money?' We want the
truth! If you clarify this when any politician is running for a position it's the people that vote
them in and thus, we are actually their employer and they work for us!
In September 2008 Turkey Deniz Feneri case had a great impact on the issue of corruption.
The chiefs of an Islamic charity were sent to prison in Germany after the Turkish men had
admitted siphoning millions of Euros away from alms donated by devout Muslims for the
poor. Also this charity had been a tool for the defendants to move funds into investment
companies in Turkey, buy real estates, Baltic cruise boat and to set up a religious TV station.
There have to be started and question the credibility of the media. The corruption is widened
to media groups and some Turkish bureaucrats. Even a suspect in the case claimed that funds
from the charity. In Turkey, relations between the power circles which are the government,
the bureaucracy and the military and the press have been very problematic. While some to
media companies friendly to the ruling party the public attention should focus on the real
dilemma, not stay away from it. Also there is another problem in this case which was a misuse
of power and lack of understanding of an open democratic society. On the way of
democratization and human rights related issues Turkey need to strengthen and fulfilled its
political system and make it more open and transparent. It is easier for Turkey rather than
other Muslim countries. Laicism is the fact that Turkey is the country with the most freedom
in Islamic World. In a big step forward, the Turkish government should monitor the flow of
money because corruption is mainly done for earning black money. Further, flow of money
should be monitored through a committee that having members from all different
departments. And finally, the government should receive all the documents appearing from its
allocation to its distribution. These are the basic solutions which are offered, to decrease the
level of corruption.
If we want to prevent or at least significantly minimize corruption as this subject given to us,
checks and balances system, economic contraction and the role media need to be evaluated.

2. Checks and balances
In order cope with corruption check and balances should be given importance, because
absolute power of any institution will cause many problems in state systems, especially
corruption and bribery. Thus, in order to prevent the power of any one branch from being
absolute, the system of checks and balances take place in the Constitution. This is system
called the separation of powers. The Separation of Powers is supposed to prevent Depression
of People and Government ‘Tyranny’. It is an arbitrary action which explains one person has
all the power to make, enforce, and interpret the laws.
It needed to be start from justice. Corruption cases in the judiciary must be seen end
Supreme Court of Appeals must be completed first. For these reasons, first of all, the states
need to cut corruption in politics. This is only done in society through, education, culture,
and upgrades the level of consciousness is, while improving public awareness. On the
contrary, in autocratic and totalitarian regimes, everything is done behind on the closed
doors. Thus, it is more available than others, non-democratic governments to open corruption.
There is no totalitarian regime in Turkey. However, there is no full sense of democracy. Until
today, the Prime Ministers of domestic legislation and the intervention
were unwarranted. Now the ruling party has been designed in the judiciary according
to the itself. In addition to these, there is no fiscal transparency in Turkey. A portion of public
spending is closed to the public. For example, privatization revenues; we do not know very
clearly what percentage was going where… It is related which I said on the above.
Economic Contraction ‘nepotism’
Economic Contraction ‘nepotism’ is another concept that should be examined in order to
prevent corruption. It can be easily seen that, the corruption level is highly low in
Switzerland, Norway and Sweden. There is a bad relationship between level of economic
development and corruption level.
Nepotism is the basic form of favoritism and corruption. There are several states that have
passed anti-nepotism measures to fight against corruption, however, mostly in government
jobs. Since there are no federal laws regarding the practice of nepotism, it questioning
somewhat which is unregulated. Since fear, threat, and violence become part of everyday life,
there should be legal rules and democratic institutionalization policies. At this point, we
should keep Turkey from nepotism and favoritism. In other words, neither corruption nor
bribery related problems occurred, If democratic institutionalization strengthened in Turkey.
As long as when there is unbalanced state intervention in the economy, it led to an increase
in the corruption level. For example, to customize the natural
monopolies, market structure leads to oligopoly. However, the government will make the
market work to make the private sector, corruption creates a
more conducive environment. The Kiptaş Company who owned by Istanbul
Metropolitan Municipality was an example of it which makes luxury residents. In other

3. words, there is an interaction between economic stability and corruption, they affect each
other. Especially during the economic crises the tendency of individuals increases to save
him all the way. However, corruption in the competition is disturbing. If you want to
provide the economic stability, you have to reduce corruption.
In the sense of output-based and community-driven approaches, they show some promise as
tools to reduce corruption, and will need to be complemented by a range of other
interventions including publication of procurement documents, independent and community
oversight, physical inspection and public–private anti-corruption partnerships. Where
government is the client, attempts to counter corruption need to begin at the level of planning
and budgeting. Unfortunately, our knowledge regarding effective interventions to reduce
corruption is limited, in considerable part because the act of corruption is usually unknown.
At the same time, despite the industry’s status as one where corruption is both widespread and
potentially very economically damaging, international construction companies surveyed
through control risks. Whatever our uncertainties regarding the most effective tools to reduce
the development impact of corruption in the sector, then it is clear there is a considerable
unfinished agenda.
The Role of Media
Strong campaigns and programs need to be done as soon as possible to increase the
awareness of corruption and bribery in the society. Media or other relevant actors can inform
citizens. Because, there is corruption going on in the streets, we live with black market
weapons, drugs etc. Not exactly I am saying about that all people in all positions in
government or any other group are corrupt, but unfortunately, the good ones’ voice are low,
their opinions they are outnumbered and their voice is lost in the noise. We have to do
something, as well as anticipation. Surveys and integrity workshops can be done to raise
awareness of the corruption problem and promote domestic dialogue on how to address it. We
are brothers and sisters and should be helping each other. It's up to the parents to point out
that there really are some good people out there who do good things for others. Moreover,
parents and teachers are the responsible persons for their child's future. They can teach moral
behavior right from childhood. After all, for cope with the complexity of corruption as a
company or as an individual some steps in that direction put forward. For instance, the issues
which most at risk from corruption required to be identified, an anti-corruption and anti-
bribery policy draw up that this strict anti-corruption policy fallowed and operated by your
business and ensure that you keep accurate financial records so you can demonstrate that all
transactions are completed fairly and legally..
To conclude, improving governance will remain central to any effort to reduce the
development impact of corruption in construction, and as I indicated the above your anti-
bribery policy should: Prohibit the offer, giving or acceptance of bribes, gifts, hospitality or
expenses by employees or other parties involved that could influence the outcome of business
transactions, show the business' towards on bribery, detail the procedures and all expenditures
should billed so followed during business transactions