Abstract

GOMEZ PATINO, Dilia Paola. CORRUPTION AND COLLUSION: ISSUES OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR IN COLOMBIA. Prolegómenos [online]. 2014, vol.17, n.33, pp.43-56. ISSN 0121-182X.  https://doi.org/10.18359/dere.782.

Corruption is one of the most pressing problems not only in Colombia but in the world through the power of democracy, it breaks and delegitimize the role of government to citizens. It is a threat to democracy and economic development of society. There are multiple reasons for the elimination of corruption is a priority within the business community: the mistrust among investors, customers, employees generated by ethical scandals, investigations and proceedings for corruption, among others. The business sector, of course regulated by the rules on the subject, he also committed to voluntary self-regulation, a need to avoid reputational risks, which are in addition to the economic and legal. The purpose of this document is to outline the impact of corruption in the private sector, its relation to collusion, to reach the regulatory framework established by the Anti-Corruption Statute both by the international commitments undertaken by Colombia. Finally, linking the voluntary Global Compact initiative with the active participation of citizens.

Keywords : Corruption; collusion; private sector; prevention; global compact; anticorruption statute.

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