Anti-Corruption Evidence: The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption

Rick Stapenhurst · Rasheed Draman · Brooke Larson · Anthony Staddon

May 2019 · Studies in Public Choice Book 34 · Springer

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This book discusses parliamentary oversight and its role in curbing corruption in developing countries. Over the past decade, a growing body of research at the global and regional levels has demonstrated that parliamentary oversight is an important determinant of corruption and that effective oversight of public expenditure is an essential component of national anti-corruption strategies and programs. However, little research has been undertaken at the country level regarding how parliamentary oversight is undertaken, which oversight mechanisms are effective or on how national parliaments interact with other anti-corruption stakeholders. This book presents the results of a new large-scale, quantitative analysis which identifies the mechanisms through which institutional arrangements impact corruption, specifically through country case studies on the Caribbean region, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. Addressing a gap in scholarly knowledge while presenting practical policy advice for parliaments and for anti-corruption assistance agencies, this book will be of use to scholars interested in development, anti-corruption, public finance, as well as members of parliament, anti-corruption practitioners, and organizations working in parliamentary strengthening.

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Frederick Stapenhurst is an Assistant Professor (Professional) at the School of Continuing Studies. He is the principal investigator for four SSHRC-funded research projects, one examining Public Financial Management in Francophone countries, another setting up a global network of parliamentary budget offices, the third examining the demand and supply side of corruption in the mining/extractive sectors in West Africa and the fourth setting up a global network of parliamentary training institutes.. Under his leadership, McGill University, in collaboration with development partners, has launched a university-certified Internationsal Professional Development Program for Parliamentary Staff and a Program for newly elected MPs from small countries

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