The Tents of the Righteous; The OECD and Corruption  

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Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: The Economist (http://search.proquest.com/) vol. 400 no. 8751 (Sep. 2011), page 54-56.
Topik: International Organizations; International Relations; Public Policy; Politics; International

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Cronyism and sleaze are an ever-present danger in international organisations. Away from the scrutiny of elected lawmakers and voters, members' bad habits and the self-interest of officials compound each other. Another problem is the watering down of tough requirements and procedures as new members join. That has been the fate of many outfits formed with noble intentions, from the Council of Europe to numerous UN agencies. An exception may be the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, founded in September 1961. Operating with unashamed nerdishness in a prosperous part of Paris, it is a wonks' delight, churning out fact-studded reports on government performance in everything from macroeconomics to education policy. The main membership ticket is often seen as wealth. But the 34 rich countries that belong also have a more subtle dress code: "like-mindedness", in OECD-speak. It is a place for people who believe that gathering and crunching data can lead to good policies backed by sound laws. It has moved in recent decades from pure think-tankery to what looks increasingly like police work, for example on corruption. But in a world where established democracies are losing clout, can the OECD remain both virtuous and relevant?

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