Is the Asian culture of giving gifts to show appreciation in danger of becoming a disguise for a culture of corruption? SHAILA KOSHY examines whether this practice has a place in the scheme of good governance and the National Integrity Plan.
GOOD governance is not just about doing the right things the right way but also to be seen doing so. This draws into question the practice of giving of gifts, which has always been acknowledged as ethos in Asian business relationships, particularly among the Chinese.
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