Resumen de Minimizing Corruption in Singapore: Lessons for Latin American Countries.
Singapore is the least corrupt Asian country according to Transparency International�s 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index. Singapore has succeeded in curbing corruption because of the People�s Action Party government�s political will, which is reflected in the allocation of sufficient legal powers, budget, personnel and operational autonomy to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau to enforce the anti-corruption laws impartially, regardless of the offenders� status, position or political affiliation. Latin American countries can learn these five lessons from Singapore�s effective anti-corruption strategy: (1) political will is critical for success in curbing corruption; (2) rely on a single anti-corruption agency (ACA) instead of multiple ACAs to combat corruption; (3) enforce the anti-corruption laws impartially, not selectively; (4) cut red tape to reduce the opportunities for corruption; and (5) enhance public trust in politicians and civil servants by curbing corruption.
