Why corruption matters: understanding causes, effects and how to address them. Evidence paper on corruption.

What are the conditions that facilitate corruption, what are its costs and what are the most effective ways to combat it?

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2015
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Taxell, N., Rocha Menocal, A., et al

Abstract

This evidence paper addresses the overarching question:;

  • What are the conditions that facilitate corruption, what are its costs and what are the most effective ways to combat it?

It offers 5 main sections, which together:

  • Synthesise a range of literature to assess the political, social and economic conditions under which corruption is likely to thrive;
  • Explore the relationship between gender and corruption and analyse some prominent hypotheses;
  • Identify existing evidence on the financial, social and other impacts of corruption across a range of areas;
  • Assess what anti-corruption measures are likely to be effective and under what conditions;
  • Arrive at a set of conclusions emerging from the review.

Citation

Rocha Menocal, A.; Taxell, N.; et al. Why corruption matters: understanding causes, effects and how to address them. Evidence paper on corruption. DFID, London, UK (2015) 110 pp.

Why corruption matters: understanding causes, effects and how to address them. Evidence paper on corruption.

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