Tales From Madagascar

Part 6: Leadership Leadership is often presented as power, authority and control. In reality, leadership is measured by responsibility: the willingness to make difficult decisions, accept consequences and place the public interest above personal advantage. This is especially important when discussing corruption. Corruption is not sustained by dishonest individuals alone. It survives when leaders tolerate it, benefit from it or fail to challenge it. A corrupt system therefore reflects not only the actions of those who take bribes, but also the decisions of those who allow such behaviour to continue. Leadership sets the standard Every organisation takes its direction from the example set at the top. If leaders respect the law, demand transparency and treat public resources as a public trust, these values can spread throughout government and society. But when leaders use public office for private gain, reward loyalty instead of competence, or protect those accused of wrongdoing, they send...