The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption

Rick Stapenhurst

ISBN 10: 0821367234 / ISBN 13: 9780821367230

Published by World Bank Publications Sep 2006, 2006

Neuware - In most countries, parliament has the constitutional mandate to both oversee government and to hold government to account; often, audit institutions, ombuds and anti-corruption agencies report to parliament, as a means of ensuring both their independence from government and reinforcing parliament's position at the apex of accountability institutions. At the same time, parliaments can also play a key role in promoting accountability, through constituency outreach, public hearings, and parliamentary commissions. This title will be of interest to parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, development practitioners, students of development and those interested in curbing corruption and improving governance in developing and developed countries alike. Seller Inventory # 9780821367230

Synopsis:

In most countries, parliament has the constitutional mandate to both oversee government and to hold government to account; often, audit institutions, ombuds and anti-corruption agencies report to parliament, as a means of ensuring both their independence from government and reinforcing parliament's position at the apex of accountability institutions. At the same time, parliaments can also play a key role in promoting accountability, through constituency outreach, public hearings, and parliamentary commissions. This title will be of interest to parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, development practitioners, students of development and those interested in curbing corruption and improving governance in developing and developed countries alike.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption
Publisher: World Bank Publications Sep 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu