World Champions Again!

Incorruptible

The United Nations have released their corruption index.  One hundred and eighty countries were measured.  The scoring was “0” for the most corrupt country and 10 for the least corrupt.  New Zealand was the least corrupt nation with a score of 9.5.  Somalia and North Korea tied for last place with a score of 1.0.

This is a really good result for New Zealand.  This result means that would-be investors in New Zealand can feel confident that their investments will be free of manipulation by bureaucrats and that NZ is a place where business ethics and rules are observed.  The result is bound to stimulate more interest in investing in New Zealand.  This is good news for a Government that has just been returned, with a clear mandate to pursue their policies.  Business can now proceed with increased confidence against a backing of stable and consistent policy.  Roll on 2012!

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- Martin Albrecht
Principal