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During the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2009, the World Bank debarred 13 firms and individuals from participating in Bank-funded activities for engaging in fraud and corruption.

Originally Posted by World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick

As the Bank Group ramps up its commitments to support countries affected by the global crisis, we must assure our donors and client governments that we are responsible stewards of funds; that we are doing enough to guard against delinquent companies and risk-prone sectors; and that we are helping governments show their people, through governance and anticorruption efforts, that they can have confidence in government and public institutions

During this fiscal year, INT signed two cooperation agreements with the European Anti Fraud Office and the UK’s Serious Fraud Office that allow for joint investigations and information sharing respectively.

The World Bank seeks cooperation from other nations to fight corruption and fraud.

[Stricof]

IAED actively endorses the fight against corruption and fraud

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The World Bank thanks the IAED for its support.

[jakemittle]

The Federal Republic of Nigeria endorses the fight against corruption and fraud, we are currently in the process of upgrading our Economics and Finance Crimes Commission to fight corruption within our lands and the Fed. Republic of Nigeria feels that we can help each other to weed out Corruption.

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The World Bank thanks Nigeria for her support. We look forward to cooperating with you in fighting corruption and fraud in the future.

[TimmyVermicelli]

Italy condemns the acts of corruption and fully supports the World Bank in its endeavours.