Combating corruption and achieving gender equality is critical for global stability and prosperity. An academic contribution by our vice president Arianna Briganti,Ph.D. on this crucial issue: “The Intersection between Gender Inequalities and Corruption: OSCE Research Efforts to Understand the Nexus. Corruption has persisted over time, often accompanied by gender inequalities, highlighting the systemic nature of these challenges. It is among the most harmful factors affecting economies worldwide. It weakens institutions, erodes public trust, undermines fair competition, and discourages investment. Corrupt practices also hinder access to basic necessities such as healthcare, education, and clean water, harming subjective factors such as personal well-being and happiness. Corruption’s financial and economic costs are enormous: $1 trillion is paid in bribes per year. “The interconnectedness of these phenomena can be traced back to power imbalances and the misuse of entrusted authority, which impedes progress towards an inclusive and just society. Although the harmful effects of corruption are widespread in society as a whole, certain types of corruption disproportionately affect women.” #corruption #genderequality Photo: credits Virginio Favale
