Fighting Corruption | Nikos Passas | TEDxAcademy

Nikos Passas talks about fighting corruption at a 2015 TEDx event in Athens, Greece.

Nikos Passas is a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Northeastern University, editor-in-chief of the international journal ‘Crime, Law and Social Change’ and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Law School of the University of Queensland.
He has published more than 160 articles, book chapters, reports and books in 13
languages. Nikos served as chair of the Am. Soc. of Criminology International Division and is ASC’s liaison to the United Nations. He also served on the Board of Directors of the International Society of Criminology.

[kirillboychenko]

This is brilliant! My favourite parts on fighting corruption on an empty stomach and about the islands of integrity. Thanks, Dr. Passas!

[Mbolidabusoga]

I`m really thrilled by Prof. Nikos Passas` analysis of the Corruption problem in Greece. Kind of similar to the Ugandan problem. The solutions are well thought out and would partly work with regard to solving corruption problems in Uganda as well.

[andyan]

"which leads to widespread culture of tolerance...especially when corruption solves practical problems in everyday life"

that is so scary.
i don't think I realized that it was something that the average citizen would be desensitized to.

[ShawnDypxz]

People from Nepal Should watch it. I am too from NEPAL and I am watching this because I am tired of these corrupt so-called leaders.

[subsfornezukovids]

As a Filipino I wish I could help my country overcome this :<

[Sai_Naveen]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🇬🇷 Introduction to Corruption in Greece
- Corruption defined as the misuse of power for personal gain.
- Examples of common corruption practices in Greece, like "Fakellakia" and bribery.
- Widespread culture of tolerance and inefficiency.
03:37 💰 Economic Factors Behind Greek Crisis
- Analysis of Greece's overspending, especially in the military.
- Foreign banks' role in the growth of Greek debt.
- How Greece "cooked" the books to meet Euro criteria.
05:28 🏦 Actions of IMF and European Institutions
- IMF's knowledge of Greece's unsustainable debt.
- Austerity measures' impact on unemployment, public services, and the economy.
- Disproportionate benefits to Germany from the Greek crisis.
07:36 💔 Social Consequences of the Crisis
- Drastic government spending cuts and soaring unemployment.
- Income decline, poverty rates, and rising inequality.
- Effects on health, drug use, suicides, and the overall economy.
10:49 🌎 Global Perspective on Fighting Corruption
- Worldwide failure in combating corruption.
- Issues with metrics of governance.
- The need for holistic, context-specific solutions.
12:56 🤝 Call for a Collective Approach
- The importance of genuine political will and collective action.
- Prioritization, long-term planning, and accountability.
- Support for existing anti-corruption programs and research institutions.
17:40 🌱 Embracing Hope and a Positive Path Forward
- Examples of successful anti-corruption efforts in other countries.
- The importance of solidarity, sustainable reforms, and trust.
- The Greek concept of "Eunomia" as a vision for the future.

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[thakoum]

τα φιλια μου νικο, μας κανεις περηφανους!!
ο φιλος σου θανος

[ginabelisario]

You can fight corruption in a empty stomach.

[kartikeyasharma]

Can anyone tell me swot analysis of this ted talk please its for my holiday homework 🙏😭

[amjedmohamed]

we need, u need, they need, every one has to change him self and fight corruption by reports to web, and the result will be great country, My country is fallen in corruption by 90%, i hope we will not be the next Greece

[makoriasati]

Corruption in various forms including Bribery is a power of individual mental and physical control, which glorifies greed. Imposed as a tool of continued colonisation, despite countries calling themselves independent. Countries which had minimal European occupation are the least corrupt and countries with years of European occupation are the most corrupt in the world!
As Mahatma Gandhi said "the world has enough to satisfy everyone's needs but not enough to satisfy one greedy person"

[josephadetutu]

Too relevant to Nigeria, even today. Great job.

[mykulpierce]

What is the vehicle of anticorruption? Private companies willing to become islands of integrity?

[lorielynmena]

"We need the best 🧠's to make the country healthy again." ✨

[flopyguygames]

"im ready to clean corruption"
-terrarian from terraria

[ramaraksha]

What is amazing is that religions use the same corrupt tactics and even the brightest are totally blind to their tactics!
In Corrupt countries the best resume does not get you the job, the best product does not get you the contract - wait buddy, you have to go thru us - either you pay or must have the right connections to get what you want
Religions say the same thing - you could be the greatest person in the world - a Gandhiji, a Buddha but wait buddy, you have to go thru us - only our God can get you Heaven, so first you must convert
Works do not matter - all you have done in your life does not matter
The only thing that matters is religion
Just like the Corrupt people rig the system, religions also use the lure of Heaven to push conversions
Corrupt religions dominate the world!
They dominate because the moral, ethical, educated seem totally brainwashed by religion

[Johnjackjack]

First half is man complaining about how this is German banks fault and not the Greek government

Then for the last 3 minute as a THOUGHT LEADER on a TEDX stage he says we as a society need to come up with solutions. No man that is your job to add to the discussion

[ethanvaught]

Should have 10 million views but the algorithm is corrupted

[rightright]

Whoever fights corruptiin is considerd a criminal

[mcgyweer]

backed up by a sponsor bank, corruption even taking place in this promotion, if u know the problem, you might be able to find the solution, but when even the info given is corrupt and incomplete you may never see the bigger picture.