TI Index Shows Anti-Corruption Improvements in Defense Sector
A new anti-corruption index examining anti-corruption measures in the defense sector reveals some good news: many defense companies are increasingly addressing corruption risks, with improvement evident in companies from every region of the world. The results show significant improvement overall,” said Transparency International, which last issued its index in 2012. ...
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