The Alternative: Is Corruption Always a Bad Thing?

--:--
Is corruption always to the detriment of a state? Is it ever necessary for quantum leaps in societal progress? Are there any countries in the developed world who have benefited from periods of corruption to become what they are? If you have corruption in your government and it leads to growth, at what stage do you start seeing diminishing returns? Would the Western world be what it is without corruption? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
9 Dec 2020 English South Africa Business · Business

Other recent episodes

World Obesity Day with Acino

Obesity isn’t just about overindulging. Dr Sundeep Ruder and Dr Fathima Patel join the show on World Obesity Day, to bring awareness around the condition. Dr Ruder also gives advice on how to make changes to improve your quality of life.
4 Mar 32 min

The Future of Work with Ifundi

How do we create jobs and enable employment for the youth in South Africa? Gareth Cliff speaks to Kapina Tjale and Stefan Lauber from Ifundi - a training institution that specialises in futuristic and technologically enabled careers… helping young individuals gain their first set of skills for the 4IR workplace.
15 Jan 15 min

Change Starts Now

Maybe it's time to talk politics at the dinner table... Change Starts Now sent us a box of Christmas Crackers with a difference. Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa, Trevor Gumbi, and Lasizwe crack some open to find out more.
22 Dec 2023 18 min