Module 3:  Common types of corruption in project procurement

Topics covered in this module

  • Contractual structure used in example
  • Fraud
    • Overview
    • Fraud by false representation
    • Fraud by failing to disclose information
    • Fraud by abuse of position
    • Fraud – conflict of interest
    • Fraud – intention
  • Bribery
    • Overview
    • Bribery by bidder
    • Bribery by project owner manager
  • Cartels
    • Overview
    • Types of cartel
  • Abuse of procurement procedures
    • Eliminating likely winners
    • Creating false competition
    • Inadequate bid advertising
    • Shortened response time
    • Splitting contracts
    • Bid criteria favour one bidder
    • Subjective decision criteria
    • Unequal treatment of bidders
    • Enabling price adjustments
    • Abuse of emergency procedures
  • The inter-relationship between offences
  • Conclusion

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