The 2016 survey published by Trasparency International shows that Italy ranks 60th in the virtual corruption perception index, which was carried out by analysing the profile of 176 countries worldwide.

We have taken the alarming data as a starting point to examine it in depth and to promote legality in business activities as a factor that enhances security and competitiveness in economic contexts: a sound principle from a macroeconomic point of view and an opportunity for the microeconomic one.

This issue of our magazine is therefore dedicated to the theme of legality in business as a strategic objective to be achieved, including the mechanisms of rewards provided for companies that comply with the rules and align themselves with high ethical and social standards, addressing in this sense the governance of their organisations.