Corruption & integrity improvement initiatives in developing countries / [Sahr Kpundeh and Irene Hors, editors].

"Sales number E.98.III.B.18" -- back cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Cross-border corruption" : points of vulnerability and challenges for reform / Michael Johnston -- Corruption and the global economy / Susan Rose-Ackerman -- Corruption and anti-corruption strategies : issues and case studies from developing countries / Alan Doig and Stephen Riley -- Revisiting anti-corruption strategies : tilt towards incentive-driven approaches / Daniel Kaufmann -- The role of civil society / Peter Eigen -- Political will in fighting corruption / Sahr J. Kpundeh -- The role of civil society and patron-client networks in the analysis of corruption / Mushtaq H. Khan -- Different perspectives of international organisations in the fight against corruption / Pauline Tamesis -- Strengthening domestic institutions against corruption : a public ethics checklist / Alexandra Mills -- OECD actions to fight bribery in international business transactions / Carolyn Ervin -- United Nations General Assembly resolution on Corruption in 1997 -- OECD Convention on International Bribery in 1998 -- The Lima Declaration in 1997.

Presents a conceptual framework for the analysis of corruption in developing countries and offers suggestions for reducing and eliminating corruption, based on strategies combining law enforcement, institutional reforms, and public support. A strong correlation between successful anti-corruption programs and civil liberties is demonstrated throughout the book. Corruption has the most devastating effect on developing economies because it hinders advances in economic growth and democracy. This publication presents the views of eminent practitioners on how to reduce and eventually eliminate corruption. Discussions focus on such issues as cross-border corruption, corruption and the global economy, the role of civil society and perspectives of international organizations. It also gives examples of measures initiated towards the banishment of corruption showing the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches.