“We need to deal with the cancer of corruption. In country after country, it is the people, who are demanding action on this issue. They know that corruption diverts resources from the poor to the rich, increases the cost of running businesses, distorts public expenditures and deters foreign investors. They also know that it erodes the constituency for aid programs and humanitarian relief. And we all know that it is a major barrier to sound and equitable development. Corruption is a problem, that all countries have to confront. Solutions, however, can only be homegrown. National leaders, need to take a stand. Civil society plays a key role as well” – IMF / World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn, 1996