Corruption


"The Main Institution in the Country is Corruption": Creating Transparency in Angola

Stanford Institute for International Studies

This 19-page U.S. case study describes how the Angolan government, from a starting point of massive corruption, was induced to take some initial steps towards accountability

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-02-23

Whither Corruption? A Quantitative Survey of the Literature on Corruption and Growth

IZA

This 33-page discussion paper evaluates the evidence addressing whether corruption greases or sands the wheels of economic growth

CorruptionPosted: 2010-12-03

Which Countries Jump the FY2010 Corruption Hurdle?

CGD

This 8-page note offers a preliminary analysis of country scores on the FY10 control of corruption indicator to qualify for MCC funding

International Development, CorruptionPosted: 2009-09-21

What Makes for Effective Anti-Corruption Systems?

SAIIA

This 12-page South African occasional paper examines the conditions necessary for the creation of an effective anti-corruption system, with particular reference to new democracies

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-01

What is Holding Italy Back?

CEPS

This 5-page commentary attributes italy's poor growth to the country’s abysmal record on such governance factors as corruption and the rule of law

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-11-15

US Embassy Report on Corruption in Iraq

US Embassy in Iraq

An 82-page report on the extent of corruption in Iraqi governmental organs

CorruptionPosted: 2007-09-24

Trust and Bribery: The Role of the Quid Pro Quo and the Link with Crime

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 37-page discussion paper investigating the corruptive aspect of "trust networks" in which the quid pro quo is used as a substitute for a bribe

Corruption, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2004-06-17

The Private Sector’s Role in Reforming Public Procurement: The Case of Colombia

CIPE

This 10-page article describes how the private sector contributed to the fight against corruption in Colombia

CorruptionPosted: 2009-04-26

The Perils of Peace

Inside Story

An Australian article on the challenges facing Aceh's new government

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2009-07-08

The Failure of Australian Anti-Corruption Measures

Democratic Audit of Australia

A 10-page discussion paper reviewing Australia's commitment to combating the bribery of foreign officials

CorruptionPosted: 2006-05-29

The Dark Figure of Corruption

Hoover Institution

A US article on the effects of corruption on developing economies

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-24

Tax Rates and Corruption: Labour Market Effects

Institute of Economics - Budapest

A 40-page Hungarian working paper investigating how tax rates, corruption and institutional aspects of the labour market influence the workings of the labour market

CorruptionPosted: 2006-08-23

Sudan’s Rigged Elections

Crisis Group

This 15-page briefing examines how the National Congress Party (NCP) in Sudan has manipulated the 2008 census, drafted the election laws in its favour, gerrymandered electoral districts, co-opted traditional leaders and bought tribal loyalties

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2010-03-30

State Capture and Widespread Corruption in Serbia

CEPS

A 37-page working paper examining the nature and scale of state capture in Serbia

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-22

Small Bribes Buy Big Problems

CIPE

A 9-page US paper addressing the issue of "facilitating payments"

CorruptionPosted: 2007-09-22

Silent and Lethal: How Quiet Corruption Undermines Africa’s Development

World Bank

This 48-page essay sheds light on “quiet corruption” in Africa —when public servants fail to deliver services or inputs that have been paid for by the government

International Development, CorruptionPosted: 2010-03-26

Shadow Economies and Corruption All Over the World: What Do We Really Know?

CESifo

A 70-page working paper estimating the size and development of shadow economies for 145 countries and the relationship beteen shadow economies and corruption

CorruptionPosted: 2006-11-22

Russian Regional Report Vol. 8 No. 26

Center for Security Studies

Bi-weekly report on security, politics, crime and curruption in the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, CorruptionPosted: 2004-01-13

Resource Rents, Democracy and Corruption: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

CESifo

This 18-page working paper examines the effect of the interaction between resource rents and democracy on corruption for a panel of 29 Sub-Saharan countries during the period from 1985 to 2007

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-09-29

Repression and Regression in Turkmenistan: A New International Strategy

International Crisis Group

This 45-page report points to serious misgovernment in Turkmenistan, the risk of instability and a humanitarian crisis, while urging the international community to work more actively for change

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2004-11-07

Report of the Cole Inquiry Into the UN Oil-for-Food Programme

Attorney-General's Department - Australia

The 5-volume report into the activities of certain Australian companies involved in the Oil-for-Food programme

CorruptionPosted: 2006-12-23

Reforming Pakistan’s Electoral System

Crisis Group

This 39-page report examines Pakiistan's electoral system with its troubled history of widespread rigging and fraud, facilitated by the civil-military bureaucracy, and identifies measures to make electoral institutions independent, impartial and effective

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-03-30

Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance

TI et al.

A 42-page report of research conducted on the problem of corruption in humanitarian assistance

Corruption, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-08-15

Practical Approaches to Anti-Corruption Reform in Russia

Center for International Private Enterprise

A 4-page interview discussing the current state of corruption in Russia and strategies undertaken to combat corruption

CorruptionPosted: 2005-07-11

Much Ado about Nothing?

DIIS

A 13-page Danish working paper on the European Union's fight against corruption in developing countries under Articles 9(3) and 97 of the Cotonou Agreement

European Union, CorruptionPosted: 2010-11-22

Mubarak (1990-2011): The State of Corruption

Arab Reform Initiative

A 19-page US paper examining corruption in Egypt under Mubarak

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2012-03-30

Money in Politics: A Study of Party Financing Practices in 22 Countries

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs

A 151-page study analysing the current practice of political party financing in 22 countries with emerging democracies

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2005-11-21

Make Poverty History: Tackle Corruption

Centre for Independent Studies

A 12-page Australian analysis of the results of the 2005 Corruption Perception Index, highlighting the negative effects of corruption on social stability and economic growth

CorruptionPosted: 2006-01-25

Kosovo's New Map of Power: Governance and Crime in the Wake of Independence,

Clingendael

A 62-page Dutch research essay examines how post-independence Kosovo is governed

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-05-13

Keeping Illegal Fish and Timber off the Market

Chatham House

This 12-page UK paper looks at the EU's regulation in illegal fishing and logging

Climate Change & Environment, CorruptionPosted: 2009-10-27

Judiciaries in Corrupt Societies

CESifo

This 45-page working paper examines how judicial dependence influences corruption at different levels of government

CorruptionPosted: 2007-07-30

Iraq’s Quest for Democracy amid Massive Corruption

CEIP

A US commentary on the extent of political corruption in Iraq

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04

Integrity Report of the World Bank Group

World Bank

This report provides details of the World Bank's activities in fighting corruption and fraud

CorruptionPosted: 2007-02-12

Indonesia: Tackling Radicalism in Poso

Crisis Group

This 12-page briefing examines deradicalisation efforts in Poso

Defence, Terrorism & Security, CorruptionPosted: 2008-01-24

Improving Development Outcomes: Annual Integrity Report

World Bank

An 80-page report on anti-corruption activities undertaken by the World Bank

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-02

Household View on the Causes of Corruption in Turkey and Suggested Preventive Measures

TESEV

A short English summary of the results of a Turkish language survey into public perceptions and attitudes towards corruption

CorruptionPosted: 2005-02-24

Haiti: The Sour Grapes of Corruption

FRIDE

This 12-page Spanish article illustrates that for Haiti, the starting point for the long journey towards progress is none other than the fight against corruption

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-14

Haiti: The Sour Grapes of Corruption

FRIDE

This 12-page Spanish paper analyses the phenomenon of corruption, showing how this practice affects Haitian society as a whole and causes complete lethargy in the application of the rule of law

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-27

Greasing the Wheels of Entrepreneurship? Impact of Regulations and Corruption on Firm Entry

CESifo

This 35-page paper investigates whether the impact of regulations on entrepreneurship depends on corruption

Corruption, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-08-02

Governance Matters 2009: Learning From Over a Decade of the Worldwide Governance Indicators

Brookings

A US article summarizing lessons drawn from the World Governance Indicators

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2009-07-06

Good Governance and Development: A Time for Action

World Bank

This speech by the World Bank's president outlines how the bank proposes to fight corruption in developing countries

CorruptionPosted: 2006-04-17

Global Corruption Report: Climate Change

Transparency International

This report explores the corruption risks related to tackling climate change

Climate Change & Environment, CorruptionPosted: 2011-05-17

Global Corruption Report 2009

Transparency International

This 496-page report documents in unique detail the many corruption risks for businesses, ranging from small entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa to multinationals from Europe and North America. It also discusses the most promising tools to tackle corruption in business, identifi es pressing areas for reform and outlines how companies, governments, investors, consumers and other stakeholders can contribute to raising corporate integrity and meeting the challenges that corruption poses to sustainable economic growth and development

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-10-19

Global Corruption Report 2005

Transparency International

A 7-page press release containing highlights of the Global Corruption Report 2005, featuring corruption in the construction sector

CorruptionPosted: 2005-03-22

Getting Past the Blame Game on Afghan Corruption

University of Liverpool

An op-ed on dealing with Afghan corruption

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-16

Geographical Spread of Corruption: Policies, Institutions and Cross Country Interaction: Part I

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

This 35-page Norwegian paper reviews major policy issues concerning corruption and some theories used in research on corruption

CorruptionPosted: 2006-03-05

Gandhi's Revenge

AEI

A US commentary on India's political system and the corruption underpinning it

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-08-24

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Anticorruption Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Will Require Time and Commitment

U.S. General Accounting Office

A 74-page U.S. study into corruption in sub-Saharan Africa, its causes, U.S. anti-corruption assistance and lessons learned

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-18

Family Problems

"Inside Story"

An Australian article examining politics and corruption in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-01-20

Ethics and Corporate Governance in the Fight against Corruption

CIPE

An 8-page article outlining action that business can take in the battle against corruption

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-14

Electoral Accountability and Corruption in Local Governments: Evidence from Audit Reports

IZA

This 48-page discussion paper investigates the role that political accountability plays in constraining corruption among elected officials

CorruptionPosted: 2007-06-23

Dispelling Corruption Myths: What Works and What Doesn't

Center for International Private Enterprise

An 8-page U.S. article highlighting the damage caused by corruption in developing countries, and offering proposals to improve the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts in these countries

CorruptionPosted: 2005-06-15

Debunking Myths on Worldwide Governance and Corruption

World Bank

A 64-page Powerpoint presentation of a lecture explaining the importance of measuring corruption in the development agenda, and the economic costs associated with it

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-03

Curbing Asian Corruption: An Impossible Dream?

"Current History"

This 4-page US article examines the difficulties of curbing corruption in Asia

CorruptionPosted: 2006-05-26

Crime, Poverty and Police Corruption

NUPI

A 45-page Norwegian working paper examining crime, poverty and police corruption in non-rich countries

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-08-20

Corruption Threatens China's Future

CEIP

An 8-page US policy brief examining the extent and dangers of corruption in China

CorruptionPosted: 2007-10-11

Corruption Perceptions Index 2010

Transparency International

The 12-page annual index of corruption by country

CorruptionPosted: 2010-11-10

Corruption Perceptions and Risks in Assistance: A Liberia Case Study

ODI

This 40-page background paper examines the risks of corruption associated with the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Liberia, and draws lessons for future operations

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-07

Corruption in the Middle East: Challenges Posed for the United States

Center for Contemporary Conflict

A 12-page paper examining the extent and consequences of corruption in the Middle East and the challenges posed to the U.S. by its prevalence

Corruption, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-11

Corruption in Reconstruction: The Cost of National Consensus in Post-War Lebanon

Center for International Private Enterprise

A 6-page paper describing how the need for consensus led to corruption becoming endemic in post-civil war Lebanon

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-12-10

Corruption in Jordan: It’s the Mechanisms, Not Manifestations, that Matter

CEIP

This US article explains how, in Jordan, a network of laws is in place that acts to entrench corruption

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-11

Corruption in China and Russia Compared: Different Legacies of Central Planning

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

A 62-page comparative study of corruption in China and Russia, under central planning and post-transition

CorruptionPosted: 2005-09-06

Corruption by Design? A Comparative Study of Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China

Crawford School of Economics and Government

A 48-page Australian discussion paper examining the anti-corruption experience of Singapore

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-27

Corruption and the Shadow Economy: An Empirical Analysis

Institute for the Study of Labor

A 39-page discussion paper analyzing the influence of the shadow economy on corruption and vice versa

CorruptionPosted: 2006-01-24

Corruption and Democracy in Australia

Democratic Audit of Australia

Part of an audit to assess Australia's strengths and weaknesses as a democracy, this 82-page study examines the interaction of corruption and democracy in Australia

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2004-08-17

Corruption and Anti-Corruption

Crawford School of Economics and Government

A 13-page Australian policy brief offering three different perspectives on political corruption

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-21

Corruption Across Countries and Regions: Some Consequences of Local Osmosis

Harris School of Public Policy

This 33-page US working paper studies the causes of differing levels of corruption across different countries and different regions of the same countries

CorruptionPosted: 2006-12-02

Corruption - The World's Big C

Institute for Economic Affairs

This 112-page study analyzes the cases, causes, consequences of corruption and suggests possible cures

CorruptionPosted: 2006-07-01

Corrupting Health

AEI

A commentary on how public health in developing countries is adversely affected by corruption

Health, CorruptionPosted: 2006-11-29

Congressional Gifts and Travel: Legislative Proposals for the 109th Congress

Congressional Research Service

A 10-page report analyzing the proposals for changing the rules governing the acceptance of gifts and travel expenses by members of the U.S. Congress

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2006-01-31

Combatting Corruption in the Multilateral Development Banks

Institute of International Economics

Testimony to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee calling for further vigilance, transparency and accountability within the World Bank Group

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-24

Combating Corrupt Payments in Foreign Investment Concessions

CGD

This 40-page US report describing the nature of corrupt relationships between US corporations and foreign entities, the resulting harm, and some proposaals for prevention

CorruptionPosted: 2008-02-08

China's Medicine is No Game

AEI

A US article on the involvement of Chinese military and political grandees in the manufacture of counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Corruption, HealthPosted: 2008-08-07

Chasing Corruption Around the World: How Civil Society Strengthens Global Governance

Stanford Institute for International Studies

23-page transcript of a lecture describing the impact of corruption on the global economy, and outlining the remedies that need to be introduced as a matter of urgency

CorruptionPosted: 2004-11-19

Causes and Consequences of Corruption in Russia

CSIS

A 5-page policy memo examining corruption in Russia

CorruptionPosted: 2006-12-22

Burundi: A Deepening Corruption Crisis

Crisis Group

This 38-page report highlights the neopatrimonialist practices that undermine good governance and threaten development

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2012-03-21

Building Integrity and Reducing Corruption in Defence

DCAF

A 340-page Swiss compendium of best practices for building integrity and reducing corruption in defence

Defence, Terrorism & Security, CorruptionPosted: 2010-12-13

Beyond Advocacy: An Inclusive Role for Civil Society Organizations in Addressing Corruption

CIPE

This 10-page article argues that self-regulation by civil society organizations is a marketdriven approach to anti-corruption that often provides a more effective and efficient alternative to top-down government regulation

CorruptionPosted: 2012-01-06

Balkan Crime Jeopardises EU Accession Hopes

IISS

A commentary asserting that recent evidence of the depth and scale of criminal and corrupt activities have bolstered the arguments of those who believe that these countries have a long way to go before they can accede to the EU, and that any attempt to accelerate their accession would be mistaken

European Union, CorruptionPosted: 2010-08-31

Anticorruption in Transition 3: Who is Succeeding ... and Why?

World Bank

This 130-page report examines patterns and trends in corruption in the former socialist economies of Europe and Central Asia

CorruptionPosted: 2006-08-02

Africa: Still on the Anti-Graft Crusade

Africa Institute of South Africa

A brief report on corruption in Africa

CorruptionPosted: 2004-05-24

Afghanistan's Drug Industry: Structure, Functioning, Dynamics, and Implications for Counter-Narcotics Policy

World Bank, UNODC

This 223-page report analyzes Afghanistan's drug industry and counter-narcotics interventions

Drug Abuse, CorruptionPosted: 2006-12-04

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

CRS

This 61-page US report on the limited capacity and widespread corruption of all levels of Afghan governance

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-11-11

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

CRS

A 58-page US overview of the political situation in Afghanistan

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-02-07

Administrative Theory, Interpersonal Relations and Anti-Corruption Practice in Papua New Guinea

Crawford School

A 13-page Australian paper studying anti-corruption as a practical, administrative activity, and examining its application to Papua New Guinea

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-15

A Review of Anti-Corruption Strategies

AIC

This 82-page Australian report identifies the common elements underpinning or undermining successful anti-corruption strategies, focusing on the Pacific area

Corruption, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-01-08

A Matter of Trust: How the Revolving Door Undermines Public Confidence in Government - And What To Do About It

Revolving Door Working Group

This 76-page report examines how the "revolving door" operates in the U.S., and identifies the inadequaces of the current regulatory framework that governs it

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2005-11-03

A House of Straw, Sticks or Bricks? Some Notes on Corruption Empirics

Norwegian Instiute of International Affairs

A 44-page Norwegian paper investigating the treatment of corruption as an international issue

CorruptionPosted: 2005-09-06

A Code for the Future: A Consultation Paper on the Review of the Code of Conduct for Members

Standards Board for England

A 46-page U.K. consultation paper to review the effectiveness of the Code of Conduct for members of local government authorities and explore ways in which it could be improved

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2005-02-22

Croatia after the Assassinations: Chances for New Reform Dynamics

SWP

A 4-page German commentary on the pressures for political reform in Croatia, following two assassinations

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2008-12-05