September 1997 CONTENTS Aspects of corruption: its roots and consequences p. 3 Corruption and typology of illicit activities associated with it p. 6 United Nations action against corruption and bribery p. 10September 1997 CONTENTS Aspects of corruption: its roots and consequences p. 3 Corruption and typology of illicit activities associated with it p. 6 United Nations action against corruption and bribery p. 10