Radio: China taps citizen volunteers to dole quake aid
Author(s): Anthony Kuhn
Posted: 2008-5-29 Source:NPR Source date:2008-5-28
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Morning Edition, May 28, 2008 · Since the devastating earthquake in southwestern China, hundreds of Chinese have volunteered to oversee the distribution of disaster relief funds and supplies. The aim is to prevent corrupt local officials from embezzling the funds. Although it is not clear how much power the volunteers have, observers say the experiment could increase public participation in anti-corruption efforts.
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