The Many Faces of Corruption

Author: J. Edgardo Campos
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821367269
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 484

Book Description
Corruption... How can policymakers and practitioners better comprehend the many forms and shapes that this socialpandemic takes? From the delivery of essential drugs, the reduction in teacher absenteeism, the containment of illegal logging, the construction of roads, the provision of water andelectricity, the international trade in oil and gas, the conduct of public budgeting and procurement, and the management of public revenues, corruption shows its many faces. 'The Many Faces of Corruption' attempts to bring greater clarity to the often murky manifestations of this virulent and debilitating social disease. It explores the use of prototype road maps to identify corruption vulnerabilities, suggests corresponding 'warning signals,' and proposes operationally useful remedial measures in each of several selected sectors and for a selected sampleof cross cutting public sector functions that are particularlyprone to corruption and that are critical to sector performance.Numerous technical experts have come together in this effort to develop an operationally useful approach to diagnosing and tackling corruption. 'The Many Faces of Corruption' is an invaluable reference for policymakers, practitioners, andresearchers engaged in the business of development.

Corruption and Democracy

Author: Council of Europe. Octopus Programme
Publisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9789287163554
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Political corruption contributes to the decline of citizens' trust and confidence in democracy and weakens democratic principles and processes. The contributions in this book identify risks that corruption poses to the future of democracy in Europe, and propose a wide range of measures for action which are aimed at preventing political corruption (including undue influence on the justice system), enhancing transparency and accountability, and rebuilding confidence in democracy.--Publisher's description.

The Handbook of Business and Corruption

Author: Michael S. Aßländer
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1786354454
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 570

Book Description
The Handbook of Business and Corruption provides an overview of corrupt business practices in general and, more particularly, in different industry sectors, considering such practices from an ethical perspective.

Routledge Handbook of Political Corruption

Author: Paul M. Heywood
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131757592X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 517

Book Description
Since the early 1990s, a series of major scandals in both the financial and most especially the political world has resulted in close attention being paid to the issue of corruption and its links to political legitimacy and stability. Indeed, in many countries – in both the developed as well as the developing world – corruption seems to have become almost an obsession. Concern about corruption has become a powerful policy narrative: the explanation of last resort for a whole range of failures and disappointments in the fields of politics, economics and culture. In the more established democracies, worries about corruption have become enmeshed in a wider debate about trust in the political class. Corruption remains as widespread today, possibly even more so, as it was when concerted international attention started being devoted to the issue following the end of the Cold War. This Handbook provides a showcase of the most innovative and exciting research being conducted in Europe and North America in the field of political corruption, as well as providing a new point of reference for all who are interested in the topic. The Handbook is structured around four core themes in the study of corruption in the contemporary world: understanding and defining the nature of corruption; identifying its causes; measuring its extent; and analysing its consequences. Each of these themes is addressed from various perspectives in the first four sections of the Handbook, whilst the fifth section explores new directions that are emerging in corruption research. The contributors are experts in their field, working across a range of different social-science perspectives.

The Poverty of Corrupt Nations

Author: Roy Cullen
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 0978160096
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Entrapment of the very poor is not an act of nature. Pillaging of natural resources is not an unfortunate accident. Policing that does not see crime, officials who do not enforce rules?not mistakes, either. Corruption is widespread, and the cost is high and debilitating to us all.

Corruption, Asset Recovery, and the Protection of Property in Public International Law

Author: Radha Ivory
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316061590
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 407

Book Description
In recovering assets that are or that represent the proceeds, objects, or instrumentalities of grand corruption, do states violate the human rights of politically exposed persons, their relatives, or their associates? Radha Ivory asks whether cooperative efforts to confiscate illicit wealth are compatible with rights to property in public international law. She explores the tensions between the goals of controlling high-level, high-value corruption and ensuring equal enjoyment of civil and political rights. Through the jurisprudence of regional human rights tribunals and the literature on confiscation and international cooperation, Ivory shows how asset recovery is a human rights issue and how principles of legality and proportionality have mediated competing interests in analogous matters. In cases of asset recovery, she predicts that property rights will likewise enable questions of individual entitlement to be considered in the context of collective concerns with good governance, global economic inequality, and the suppression of transnational crime.

Political Corruption in Africa

Author: Inge Amundsen
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 178897252X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
Analysing political corruption as a distinct but separate entity from bureaucratic corruption, this timely book separates these two very different social phenomena in a way that is often overlooked in contemporary studies. Chapters argue that political corruption includes two basic, critical and related processes: extractive and power-preserving corruption.

An Inquiry Into Vigilance and Corruption

Author: Barun Kumar Sahu (IAS)
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9353228565
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 537

Book Description
This book is a treatise on vigilance; compliance and anti-corruption. It is based on empirical and realistic approach to the subject; with some interpretations from ancient wisdoms. The book will be of interest to bureaucrats and senior managers in government; public and private sectors; and to political practitioners and policy-makers. Vigilance is founded on the premise that honesty is the best policy. But; at times; it appears counter intuitive and not borne out from the real-life experiences. If vigilance were so easy to comprehend and unconditionally acceptable; then perhaps there would have been no need to teach vigilance; or write any book on it. It would have been instinctive. All of us would have just followed the dogma. There are four types of corruption: 1. Tribute 2. Coercive corruption 3. Collusive corruption 4. Mass indoctrination Vigilance authorities concentrate on curbing tributes and coercive corruptions; but collusive corruptions and mass indoctrinations are far more lethal and damaging. The book emphasizes on these two later forms of corruption. AN INQUIRY INTO VIGILANCE AND CORRUPTION by BARUN KUMAR SAHU (IAS): Authored by Barun Kumar Sahu, an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, this book delves into the critical issues of vigilance and corruption. It explores the complexities and challenges related to these issues, drawing upon the author's extensive experience and expertise in the field of governance. The book offers insights into strategies to combat corruption and promote vigilance in public administration. Key Aspects of the Book "AN INQUIRY INTO VIGILANCE AND CORRUPTION by BARUN KUMAR SAHU (IAS)": Expert Perspective: The book is authored by Barun Kumar Sahu, an IAS officer, and draws upon his deep knowledge and experience in matters related to vigilance and corruption. Exploring Key Issues: It delves into the complexities of vigilance and corruption, providing readers with a deeper understanding of these critical challenges in public administration. Strategies for Change: The book offers insights into strategies and approaches to combat corruption and promote vigilance, making it a valuable resource for policymakers and administrators. Author Barun Kumar Sahu, an IAS officer, contributes his expertise to shed light on the important issues of vigilance and corruption, offering valuable insights and strategies for addressing these challenges.

Corruption Prevention and Governance in Hong Kong

Author: Ian Scott
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351184474
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 215

Book Description
This book analyses central questions in the continuing debate about success factors in corruption prevention and the efficacy and value of anti-corruption agencies (ACAs). How do ACAs become valued within a polity? What challenges must they overcome? What conditions account for their success and failure? What contributions can corruption prevention make to good governance? And in what areas might they have little or no effect on the quality of governance? With these questions in mind, the authors examine the experience of Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), widely regarded as one of the few successful examples of an ACA. The book is grounded in an analysis of ICAC documents and surveys, the authors’ survey of social attitudes towards corruption in Hong Kong, and interviews with former officials.

Grand Corruption

Author: Robert I. Rotberg
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040117511
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
This book examines the nature, causes, and consequences of grand corruption, showing how it can be assessed, measured, and attacked from within and without. The volume brings together in a single, definitive text some of the best analyses on how to measure the costs of grand corruption and dissects the legal approaches and institutions to counter grand corruption and kleptocracy. Through a series of compelling country case studies, the book explores how corrupt political elites and public officials have stolen from the public purse for personal gain at the expense of their own people and their country’s social and economic development. It also highlights the role of financial and legal intermediaries in the West in laundering these ill-gotten gains. The volume then explores the impact of existing legal constraints on controlling corruption, some of which are still in the evolutionary stage of development. It draws lessons from different national attempts to control corruption as well as regional and international initiatives. The final section of the volume discusses a variety of new anti-corruption initiatives, including efforts to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court. This book will be of much interest to students of grand corruption, global governance, foreign policy, international law, and international relations.