Tag: corrupt practices

• Violence and social orders : a conceptual framework for interpreting recorded human history : implications for economic development

  Abstract: This framework for understanding political, economic, and social systems in human history, which is thought to culminate in competitive, open access orders with rich civil society and the impersonal provision of public goods, also explains privileges and rent creation in so-called natural states. Author(s): North, Douglass C.; Wallis, John Joseph; Weingast, Barry R. Source(s):…

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  competition, corrupt practices, developed countries, developing countries, economic development, elite, equal opportunity, political aspects, public services, social development, social history

• The pursuit of integrity in customs : experiences from sub-Saharan Africa

  Abstract: This paper argues that the reforms have been too focused on formal institutions, and have paid too little attention to political economy issues and the role of informal institutions. Policy initiatives should focus more on reducing the possibility or attraction of favouritism. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , CMI working paper; WP 2009/8 iii, 14…

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• One size fits all? : decentralization, corruption, and the monitoring of bureaucrats

  Abstract: This article analyses the relationship between decentralization, corruption, and freedom of the press. The main finding is that decentralization counteracts corruption in countries with high degrees of press freedom, whereas countries without effective monitoring suffer from decentralization. Author(s): Lessmann, Christian; Markwardt, Gunther Source(s): , CESifo working paper : category 2: public choice; 2662 29…

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• Deterring corruption and improving governance in road construction and maintenance

  Abstract: This sourcebook is meant as a resource to sector practitioners to assess the extent and risks of corruption in the sector and to improve governance in ways that reduce corruption. It outlines the articulation between local and national government transport infrastructure planning. Author(s): Ehrhardt, David; Oliver, Chloë; Kenny, Charles Source(s): , Transport papers; TP-27…

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• Participation and decentralized forest management : social effects of local government initiatives

  Abstract: Though the research from Nicaragua is preliminary, the results suggest a clear correlation between effective participation and the absence of corruption or elite capture by logging companies, but participation alone does not guarantee positive results for resource users. Author(s): Larson, Anne M.; Zeledón, Virginia Source(s): , 29 p., ill., tabs Published: 2004 Indiana university.…

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• Decentralisation and democratic governance : experiences from India, Bolivia and South Africa

  Abstract: The detrimental effects of decentralization on the quality of political and administrative practices in Bolivia, India, and South Africa are examined with special attention to the incidence of corruption, mismanagement and patronage. Author(s): Hadenius, Axel Source(s): , Expert group on development issues (EGDI); 2003/3 x, 166 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 25 cm Expert group…

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• Fiscal decentralisation in Tanzania : for better or for worse?

  Abstract: An important component of local government reform in Tanzania is to increase the fiscal autonomy of local authorities. There is a risk that, in the absence of capacity building and improved integrity, increased autonomy will increase mismanagement and corruption. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , Working paper / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen…

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  Capacity Building, corrupt practices, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, Local Government, local taxation, tanzania, tax revenues, taxation