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University in Ghana teaches students to resist corruption

The goal of Ashesi University is to teach students to fight the temptations of corruption.

04/10/2017 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

University in Ghana teaches students to resist corruption

Clip: 4/10/2017 | 6m 56s

The goal of Ashesi University is to teach students to fight the temptations of corruption.

When Patrick Awuah -- a former Microsoft executive who was educated in the U.S. -- returned to his home country of Ghana, his goal of starting a software company was dashed by the lack of a qualified workforce. So instead he founded Ashesi University, which is guided by principles of ethical leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.

04/10/2017 | Rating NR

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