The Conundrum of Corruption During a Coronavirus Lockdown in Zimbabwe
Lessons for Social Work
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12902187 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cornelius Dudzai (0000-0001-8346-983X, University of Wollongong, corresponding author), Robert Kudakwashe Chigangaidze (0000-0002-3597-8776, Film Independent) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 312-326 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ethics and Social Welfare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1749-6535 • E-ISSN: 1749-6543 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17496535.2022.2147203 |
| OpenAlex | W4310055542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
Faced with the serious threat of the deadly coronavirus, governments of different nations were swift to respond to the pandemic by declaring national lockdowns. Having confirmed fewer than ten cases of coronavirus that had tested positive, Zimbabwe called for a national lockdown which initially lasted three weeks before declaring it ‘indefinite’. Despite the fact that the lockdown declared in Zimbabwe was in the interest of public health, anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been an inextricable nexus between the lockdown and increased corrupt tendencies. This paper, which is a product of qualitative research, utilised a narrative research approach and documentary analysis to explicate the relationship between Zimbabwe’s coronavirus lockdown and corruption. The paper looks at the different forms of corruption that occurred during the coronavirus lockdown in Zimbabwe and the implication of these on the well-being and welfare of economically vulnerable groups. In conclusion, the paper indicates the role that can be played by pro-human rights professionals such as social workers in the fight against corruption during emergency times to ensure transparency and accountability
Accountability · Coronavirus · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Development economics · Disease · Economic growth · Economics · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Language change · Nexus (standard · Pandemic · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Transparency (behavior · Work (physics · African studies and sociopolitical issues · Law · Medicine · Public Administration
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |