OkonjoIweala, Ngozi
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262539678
- author:
- OkonjoIweala, Ngozi
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Affairs & Administration,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's former finance minister, shares her frontline account of how to fight corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience, she describes the dangers, pitfalls, and successes of anti-corruption efforts, providing practical lessons learned and insights into how advocates can equip themselves for the task. Okonjo-Iweala recounts the personal risks she faced, including the kidnapping of her 83-year-old mother, who was held by forces objecting to government reforms. Despite the threats, Okonjo-Iweala remained resolute, and her mother was eventually released. This harrowing experience underscores the importance of perseverance in the fight against corruption. Through her story, Okonjo-Iweala leaves readers with a message of hope, highlighting the possibility of victories in the struggle against corruption.
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