Corruption and Legislatures: 59 (Routledge Research in Comparative Politics) - Hardcover

Pelizzo, Riccardo; Stapenhurst, Frederick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415730104 ISBN 13: 9780415730105

Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

This book investigates parliaments’ role in curbing corruption. In addition to discussing the definition, causes, and costs of corruption and the role that parliaments have in reducing corruption, the authors consider contemporary issues that parliamentarians – and others – need to be aware of. These include the importance of broad-based coalitions to fight corruption and networking at the country, regional and global level, the importance – and difficulties – of establishing parliamentary codes of ethics/conduct, legislative oversight tools and mechanisms, and regional/international conventions against corruption. Attention will also be given to parliaments and anti-money laundering.

Corruption and Legislatures

presents a non-technical review of contemporary issues and recent developments in curbing corruption, and concludes with practical advice as to what can be done to ensure more effective parliamentary involvement in curbing corruption.

About this title

About the Author

Riccardo Pelizzo is a consultant at the World Bank Institute.

Frederick Stapenhurst is a Professor of Practice at McGill University and a consultant at the World Bank Institute.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415730104
• ISBN 13: 9780415730105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 122