ABSTRACT
This chapter tackles some of the most common myths. It explores the scale and nature of the threat, debunks pervasive myths, and shows readers how to help their non-governmental organization (NGOs) to better deter, prevent, detect and respond to fraud and corruption. In 2014, however, they took a different approach and tackled some common myths about development aid. There is some outstanding work taking place, some excellent guidance available and no reason at all to imagine that any International non-governmental organisations (INGOs) could not reduce fraud and corruption to an absolute minimum through the adoption of a holistic approach. In other words, the reputational risk' on which INGOs must focus is the risk of being unable to show meaningful and effective efforts to improve fraud and corruption resilience. If the extent of public sector corruption in some places is substantial, then role-modelling corporate governance and stewardship will be a vital component in the overall battle.
