Examining bribery in Papua New Guinea's public sector
Forms and accountability implications
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20201306 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samson Tiki (Papua New Guinea University of Technology), Brian Luke (0000-0003-3077-662X, Queensland University of Technology), Belinda Luke (0000-0003-4055-5185), Janet Mack (0000-0002-9059-1187, Queensland University of Technology) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 96-119 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Public Budgeting Accounting & Financial Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1096-3367 • E-ISSN: 1945-1814 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jpbafm-11-2019-0169 |
| OpenAlex | W3094414631 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 45 |
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine bribery and its accountability implications within Papua New Guinea's (PNG's) public sector. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 senior public servants from three central government departments. Perceptions, forms and accountability dimensions compromised through bribery were analysed through an actor network theory (ANT) lens to understand the actors contributing to bribery and how it might be addressed. Findings Forms (and variations) of bribery included “promises” by clients, pre-commitments by public servants and expectations/obligations imposed by public servants. Multiple and interdependent actors (including compromised accountability perceptions) are identified. Practical implications Findings provide important insights for public servants and policy-makers within and beyond PNG's government departments, highlighting the associated implications for individuals, the public sector and the country more broadly. Originality/value The incorporation and analysis of accountability dimensions through an ANT lens provides new perspectives on bribery. Further, the significance and extent of compromised accountability dimensions within the network suggests a broken accountability system
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| Citations per year | 0,25 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2022 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |