Anti-corruption policies and programs a framework for evaluation

In a largely corruption-free environment, anti-corruption agencies, ethics offices, and ombudsman strengthen the standards of accountability. In countries with endemic corruption, however, the same institutions function in form but not in substance; under a best-case scenario such institutions might...

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Main Author: Huther, Jeff
Corporate Author: World Bank Country Evaluation and Regional Relations Division
Other Authors: Shah, Anwar
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC World Bank, Operations Evaluation Department, Country Evaluation and Regional Relations Division 2000
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In a largely corruption-free environment, anti-corruption agencies, ethics offices, and ombudsman strengthen the standards of accountability. In countries with endemic corruption, however, the same institutions function in form but not in substance; under a best-case scenario such institutions might be helpful, but the more likely outcome is that they help to preserve social injustice
Item Description:"December 2000"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 14-17). - Title from title screen as viewed on Oct. 01, 2002