Book procurement corruption<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
Though a survey has shown that Indonesia is one of the most
\ncorrupt nations in Southeast Asia, we really are plumbing new
\ndepths by allowing rampant corruption and collusion in a book
\nprocurement project financed by World Bank aid.<\/p>\n
If proven, it means that corruption is widespread not only
\namong conglomerate bosses and bureaucrats, but also among those
\nentitled to seek assistance from public and other agencies.<\/p>\n
It is incredible that aid worth US$53,232,000, aimed at
\npromoting children's education through the provision of
\nschoolbooks, has reportedly been misappropriated by publishers
\nand individuals -- people who were previously believed to be
\nreputable.<\/p>\n
With this corruption case, it is not only the contractors that
\nwill end up being punished by being denied the right to
\nparticipate in World Bank-funded projects for the next few years.<\/p>\n
The government of president elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono,
\ntoo, will be put to the test as regards whether he can keep his
\ncampaign promise of eliminating corruption.<\/p>\n
TAUFIK KARMADI
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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