ISSUES ABOUT CORRUPTION--- Corruption does not exist in a vacuum. More often corruption exists in both public and private sectors due to the relationship between the government and the private sector. The government and private sector are in a symbiotic relationship named Public Private Partnership (PPP) to sustainably drive the economy. Corruption has no specific definition. It can be defined from different perspectives depending on how it affects people in a particular setup. What constitutes to corruption in Botswana may not necessarily be corruption in another country. Corruption may be defined as abuse of official position/power for private gain, and or receiving valuable consideration for personal gain.Corruption and Economic Crime Act of 1994-Section (23), talks about “Valuable Consideration” as anything that may induce a person to become corrupt. Valuable Consideration could be anything attached some worth or value, for example; money, car, fee, wrist watch, plot, house, promise for extension of contract, reward, benefit etc Types of corruption- PETTY/WHITE CORRUPTION: This is a type that relates to minor personal gain and it is common practice by many people. -GRAND/BLACK CORRUPTION: This is a type of corruption that is devastating, booms like earthquake and affects the economy negatively. Corruption is brought about by those vested with official power to implement government policies but instead sell their official trust to gain valuable consideration in terms of monetary bribes and other personal benefits at the expense of taxpayer’s funds. It is caused by greediness and human need.Officials exploit opportunities in the workplace to enrich themselves and those close to them. Self centeredness and materialistic competition are tantamount to corruption by those greedy in power through favoritism, cronyism and nepotism.Corruption is fueled by individual financial constraints, none exemplary leadership and management, low moral standards of individuals, deviation from procurement procedures,lack of monitoring tools and many others. In conclusion, corruption may take many forms including bribery, sexual gratification and many others. Therefore it is an individual’s right, duty and civil responsibility to guard against any suspicious instances of corruption and inform the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) in order to oust corruption. For more information you can visit the DCEC at the following contacts: Email:reporttodcec@gov.bw dcec@gov.bw TOLL FREE: 0800 700 100