What can be done to reduce the effects of corruption on conservation projects?
There are several ways that these problems can be reduced and many of them have been used successfully in different conservation projects. The most obvious are to develop a motivated, well paid staff and to set up appropriate management structures, so that corrupt practices can be identified. Corruption can also be reduced by engaging the private sector in management partnerships and improving auditing and accounting procedures. Finally, journalists can play an important role in exposing corrupt practices. There is a huge amount of good will towards conservationists but this sometimes means that problems associated with corruption or poor management are not investigated or publicised.
