Combating Corruption - Moving from Words to Deeds
Article from: OGEL 5 (2003), in Corruption
Summary
Corruption is a complex phenomenon and in many cases is the consequence of more deep-seated problems of policy distortion, institutional incentives, and governance. Therefore, it cannot be addressed by simple legal acts proscribing corruption. In fact, in virtually all countries, local laws forbid corrupt behaviour. Yet, in more cases than is readily admitted, effective efforts to combat corruption have been limited. The reason is that, by definition, in many developing and transition economies, the judiciary, legal enforcement institutions, police, and other legal bodies are unreliable ...