Corruption, grabbing and development real world challenges

By:

Tina Sr̜eide (Editor)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cheltenham Northampton 2014Description: xv, 216p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781783472444

Subject(s):

Political corruption--Economic aspects--Case studies

DDC classification:

364.132COR

Summary: All societies develop their own norms about what is fair behavior and what is not. Violations of these norms, including acts of corruption, can collectively be described as forms of 'grabbing'. This unique volume addresses how grabbing hinders development at the sector level and in state administration. The contributors - researchers and practitioners who work on the ground in developing countries - present empirical data on the mechanisms at play and describe different types of unethical practices.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

All societies develop their own norms about what is fair behavior and what is not. Violations of these norms, including acts of corruption, can collectively be described as forms of 'grabbing'. This unique volume addresses how grabbing hinders development at the sector level and in state administration. The contributors - researchers and practitioners who work on the ground in developing countries - present empirical data on the mechanisms at play and describe different types of unethical practices.

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