April 2009

Niger Delta: More Reports on the RegionNiger Delta: More Reports on the Region
April 29, 2009
A round up of environmental and oil company reports, documentaries, books, and other resources about the Niger Delta.

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Nigeria: KBR's Bribery, Who Pays the PriceNigeria: KBR's Bribery, Who Pays the Price
April 29, 2009
Lowell Bergman investigates the details of the Bonny Island bribery case, a massive web of corruption masterminded by former KBR CEO Jack Stanley to secure a lucrative natural gas contract in Nigeria.

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Nigeria: The Hidden Cost of CorruptionNigeria: The Hidden Cost of Corruption
April 24, 2009
It is no coincidence that one of the word's most corrupt places is also one of its most polluted -- and one that, despite a wealth of oil and natural gas, can barely feed itself. Here, we examine the effects of bribery in Nigeria.

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Spotlight: Nigerian CorruptionSpotlight: Nigerian Corruption
April 23, 2009
One of the most resource rich countries in the world, Nigeria remains riddled with poverty and provides a glaring example of how a country's corrupted leadership can turn its citizens into victims.

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More on the Al-Yamamah Arms DealMore on the Al-Yamamah Arms Deal
April 7, 2009
In 1985, the British and Saudi governments began negotiations on an unprecedented oil-for-arms contract that would last over 20 years and amount to more than $80 billion.

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Extended Interview With Louis Freeh Extended Interview With Louis Freeh
April 7, 2009
Louis Freeh was interviewed by Lowell Bergman for the FRONTLINE film Black Money, which details the allegations of bribery leveled at BAE Systems and the Prince. This video contains extended excerpts from that interview -- the first time anyone has spoken publicly on behalf of Prince Bandar about these allegations.

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Corruption in the CrosshairsCorruption in the Crosshairs
April 7, 2009
An interactive timeline details the history of international anti-bribery legislation, from the revelations over Watergate to the recent increase in enforcement.

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Bangladesh: Following the Siemens Bribery TrailBangladesh: Following the Siemens Bribery Trail
April 1, 2009
For years, corporate corruption has thrived as an open secret in this poor congested nation. Last month, Bangladesh's newly elected government took its first high-profile swipe at the problem.

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