Heather Merritt rejected arguments that corruption can be eliminated by increasing low salaries paid to law-enforcement personnel in poor countries. “They tend to involve multiple jurisdictions because often corrupt officials are able to move assets amongst various jurisdictions both within your country and internationally,” Ms Merritt added. Ms Merritt emphasised that corruption can most effectively be addressed through strong national institutions that enforce accountability. “Adequate salaries are not enough,” Ms Merritt declared. “It's not because (former Fifa head) Sepp Blatter was underpaid,” Ms Merritt said.

Source: Daily Nation May 24, 2019 15:59 UTC