Thick concept but thin theories
A case for sector-based anti-corruption strategy
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 21695038 |
|---|---|
| Autores | David Olusegun Sotola (0000-0001-5813-7550, Stellenbosch University, autor de correspondencia), Pregala Pillay (0000-0002-2101-962X, Stellenbosch University), Pregala Solosh Pillay (Stellenbosch University) |
| Año | 2022 |
| Volumen | 50 |
| Número | 4 |
| Páginas | 372-388 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2022-10-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Oxford Development Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1360-0818 • E-ISSN: 1469-9966 |
| Editorial | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13600818.2022.2080812 |
| OpenAlex | W4281708132 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 1 |
| Referencias citadas | 29 |
The anti-corruption industry has grown phenomenally in the last three decades with the proliferation of anti-corruption agencies in developing countries. However, there are limited success stories because corruption remains pervasive despite the establishment of these specialised agencies. This article thematically discuss the mismatch between corruption theories and anti-corruption strategies within an African context. We argue that the failing of anti-corruption efforts is rooted in a theoretical insufficiency which does not provide strong enough intellectual resources to battle corruption. Using qualitative thematic analysis techniques, we carried out an extensive review of anticorruption strategies across selected African countries and also dissected sectoral case studies across 12 sectors. Building on this, the article argues that sectorally demarcated anti-corruption strategies would be a better target for anti-corruption. We argue that sector-based anti-corruption strategies would provide a better reflection of corruption realities and help to reduce the conceptual ambiguities around corruption by bridging its theories and reality gap
Development economics · Economics · Language change · Political economy · Political science · Positive economics · Corruption and Economic Development · Economic Growth and Development · Natural Resources and Economic Development
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| Altamente citado | No |
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