GOVT3987 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Cronyism, Transparency International, Nepotism
29 May 2019
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(i) where to draw line: (ii) precise definition of what counts as corrupt may differ between countries. Nepotism and cronyism in appointments, contracts etc. Most common is: abuse of public office for private gain" ie concentrating on (i) politicians and public servants (not private sector) (ii) personal gain (money and power), not other motives. Can be on small-scale ( petty") or large scale ( grand") Corruption" may be socially acceptable practice and not generally condemned. Morally wrong but also harmful effects political effects. Encourages public cynicism and suspicion of government, Facilitation of business (i) by general public (ii) by government officials. Low professional morale (ii) social effects (iii) is condemnation of corruption" universal or culturally relative (eg - penalises the poor. Diverts funds from development (hence donor interest in anti-corruption) May depend on type of corruption and where stolen funds go. Related to regulation of gambling or drugs. Political protection for corrupt police success (eg asian examples).
