Alexandra Wrage
Publications and news by Alexandra Wrage.
Publications
How to Pay a Bribe: Thinking Like a Criminal to Thwart Bribery Schemes
Revisit the furtive corporate backroom dealings of bribery and corruption in this third collection of works by investigative journalists, former prosecutors and bribery experts from around the world. Behind the newspaper headlines and government investigations, these are the true to life stories of what leads people down bribery’s crooked path. Explore the unscrupulous lengths to which some will go in order to win business, from setting up shady offshore front companies in the Caribbean to bogus charities in Eurasia. Whether you are a seasoned compliance expert or new to the field, each chapter in this collection offers practical advice while remaining an immensely engaging read.
The High Cost of Small Bribes
The purpose of this guidebook is to educate business people and compliance officers on the high cost of small bribes and to provide guidance on how to eliminate these payments from business practices.
In preparing this guidebook, TRACE interviewed almost 100 companies engaged in international business to learn how they have stopped paying small bribes to government officials. Many of the companies interviewed have found that it is possible — occasionally even easy — to refuse to participate in bribery schemes. There are certain techniques that work and certain practices to avoid.
The most significant fact discovered from the interviews is that none of the companies that approached the issue carefully and comprehensively reported significant or prolonged disruption in their business activities.