Public trust in government is at a historic low, with concerns about politicians serving personal interests rather than community needs. The phenomenon of conflicts of interest is essential to understand in this context. Such conflicts arise when officials' private interests could influence their public decisions, threatening the integrity of government actions. This issue spans not just financial gains but also personal ties, underscoring the need for frameworks to manage these conflicts to protect democratic processes and public welfare.
Conflicts of interest pervade public service and jeopardize the quality of government action by degrading officials' judgments. Controlling such conflicts is essential to the success of democracy.
In the public sector, conflicts of interest arise when an official has 'secondary,' private interests that may affect their judgment about how best to promote the public good.
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