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Problem

How important is the question of bribery in international business? What is being done on an international basis to counter it?

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A bribe will be offered whenever one party offers anything of value or currency unlawfully in order to alter a conclusion or procedure. Bribes can frequently be offered to escape charges or get around laws or restrictions.

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When businesses offer, guarantee, or provide a bribe toward a foreign government to gain a benefit inside an international commercial transaction, like trying to win a contractual relationship, an oil and gas stipulation, or a functioning license, they are engaging in "foreign bribery" or even the corruption of overseas officials.

Bribing public figures to gain a benefit in international trade raises severe ethical and political questions, compromises sound government administration and long-term economic growth, and distorts global trade.

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The fight against bribery and corruption within global business has been led by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). According to the OECD, it is illegal to bribe any foreign government servant in order to win or keep business abroad. By concentrating on the "supplier side" of bribery—the individual or organization that proposes, commits, or provides a bribe—the agreement helps forge a closer partnership between governments, corporations, and individuals seeking to promote ethical and fair business practices.

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As discussed above, it can be said that the question of bribery in international business is very important. The OECD combats bribery throughout international trade to support growth, lessen poverty, and increase market trust.