Corruption detectives -- Corruption hurts -- Assessing corruption -- Self-assessments -- An integrated diagnostic approach -- Cases: Ukraine I (2005); Ukraine II (2006-2009); Senegal (2007); Honduras (2008); Timor Leste -- Toward accountable solutions -- Bibliography -- Annex A. Anticorruption resource links -- Annex B. Self-assessment checklist
Summary
Excessive government discretion, bribery and abuse of power for private benefit are widespread phenomena in developing countries. This corruption results in hundreds and thousands of citizens going without the critical public services they are entitled to or rely on. Corruption occurs at all levels of society, from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions and small and large businesses alike, leaving little room for a country's development and economic growth. To combat corruption in developing countries, policy makers must understand the problem and devise a meaningfu