Corruption in Switzerland
Switzerland has a strong legal framework to combat corruption and several authorities are in charge of curbing the levels of it, particularly when it comes to corruption within Swiss financial institutions [1]. Several sources suggest that the country's fight against corruption has been effective [2] [3]. However, Transparency International Global Barometer 2013 shows that 58% of the surveyed households believe that corruption has not changed over the past two years, and 28% believe that it has actually increased. The same survey also shows that political parties are considered the most corrupt institution in Switzerland[4]. Regarding business and corruption, companies do not consider corruption a problem for doing business in Switzerland, and Swiss companies are active in Corporate Social Responsibility that are generally in line with OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises[5].
References
- ^ "Snapshot of the Switzerland Country Profile". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "2013 Investment Climate Statement - Switzerland (Including Lichtenstein)". US Department of State. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Human Rights Report 2012- Switzerland". US Department of State. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Global Corruption Barometer 2013". Transparency International. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Snapshot of the Switzerland Country Profile". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Retrieved 4 December 2013.