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The 1976 expose of the Lockheed bribery scandals (in negotiating the sale of aircraft) also exposed bribes and contributions in other spheres, especially throughout South East Asia. "If a contract is awarded there is some kind of financial reward for somebody". The documentary talks about developing countries, political influence and reward, patronage, poverty and the culture of 'gift giving' in the area. Executives of large companies operating in the region, like ICI and the Hong Kong Bank and other banks, refused to take part in the programme. Speakers; Unidentified Factory Owner, Jakata, Indonesia; Unidentified Bank Executive, Indonesia; Derek Davies, Editor, Far Eastern Economic Review; Harvey Stockwin, Journalist, Far Eastern Economic Review; Dr. Brian Shaw, Lecturer, Political Science, Hong Kong University;

Documentary on commercial bribery in South East Asia

Primary Title
  • The Lockheed Syndrome
Secondary Title
  • or, Corruption as a Norm
Date Broadcast
  • Saturday 11 March 1978
Start Time
  • 20 : 35
Finish Time
  • 21 : 34
Duration
  • 59:08
Channel
  • 1YA - National Programme
Broadcaster
  • Radio New Zealand
Station
  • 1YA
Programme Description
  • Documentary on commercial bribery in South East Asia
Episode Description
  • The 1976 expose of the Lockheed bribery scandals (in negotiating the sale of aircraft) also exposed bribes and contributions in other spheres, especially throughout South East Asia. "If a contract is awarded there is some kind of financial reward for somebody". The documentary talks about developing countries, political influence and reward, patronage, poverty and the culture of 'gift giving' in the area. Executives of large companies operating in the region, like ICI and the Hong Kong Bank and other banks, refused to take part in the programme. Speakers; Unidentified Factory Owner, Jakata, Indonesia; Unidentified Bank Executive, Indonesia; Derek Davies, Editor, Far Eastern Economic Review; Harvey Stockwin, Journalist, Far Eastern Economic Review; Dr. Brian Shaw, Lecturer, Political Science, Hong Kong University;
Classification
  • Unknown
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Business/Financial
  • Documentary
Hosts
  • Patricia Penn ABC HongKong (Presenter)
Contributors
  • Unidentified Factory Owner (Speaker)
  • Unidentified Bank Executive (Speaker)
  • Derek Davies (Commentator)
  • Harvey Stockwin (Commentator)
  • Dr. Brian Shaw (Commentator)