Peter Eigen
Founder | Anti-Corruption Activist & Social Entrepreneur
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Peter Eigen is a leading global advocate for transparency and accountability in business and government. As the founder of Transparency International, he built a worldwide movement against corruption that has had a profound impact.
Eigen previously served as the World Bank's Director for East Africa, where he witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of graft on economic development. His keynotes draw on this unique experience to show how transparency, citizen engagement, and ethical leadership can transform institutions and unleash human potential.
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How to expose the corrupt
Some of the world's most baffling social problems, says Peter Eigen, can be traced to systematic, pervasive government corruption, hand-in-glove with global companies. In his talk, Eigen describes the thrilling counter-attack led by his organization, Transparency International.
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