glossary

Corruption

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Misuse of public positions or funds, e.g. by embezzling money, extorting bribes, claiming unreasonable expenses, illicitly favouring friends or particular groups in public services or appointments, etc. Open data and, more generally, open government is an important tool in the fight against corruption.