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Defining Conflict of Interest 13Country Year Percentile Rank(0–100)SingaporeUnitedKingdomUnitedStatesGovernance Score(–2.5 to +2.5)StandardError2006 98.1 +2.30 0.142005 99.0 +2.25 0.132004 99.5 +2.44 0.132003 99.0 +2.36 0.142002 99.5 +2.33 0.142000 99.5 +2.25 0.161998 100.0 +2.29 0.161996 97.6 +2.25 0.202006 93.7 +1.86 0.152005 94.7 +1.94 0.152004 94.2 +1.99 0.152003 95.1 +2.08 0.162002 95.1 +2.10 0.162000 96.1 +2.13 0.171998 96.1 +2.12 0.181996 96.1 +2.21 0.202006 89.3 +1.30 0.152005 91.7 +1.57 0.152004 92.7 +1.76 0.132003 92.7 +1.74 0.142002 93.2 +1.90 0.142000 92.7 +1.77 0.171998 92.7 +1.70 0.181996 92.2 +1.75 0.20Source: Kaufmann, D., A. Kraay, and M. Mastruzzi. 2007. Governance Matters VI: GovernanceIndicators for 1996–2006.Analytical FrameworkAs seen at least through modern Western eyes, conflict of interestis at the root of the abuse of power by politicians and public officialsfor private ends. It arises when the personal interests of the politicianor official are not fully aligned with the goals of the government oragency with which they are associated. There will always be some(whom we may call the “altruists”) who will dedicate themselvesADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific