2019 Solomon Islands National General Elections : Observation Report

Wiltshire, Colin; Batley, James; Ridolfi, Joanne; Rogers, Athena

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“…Scholars have noted that corruption in Solomon Islands can involve prominent patronage networks of political elites and their constituents (Cox, 2009;Wood, 2016). These networks are particularly visible around elections, when accusations of bribery and favours in return for votes surface (Wiltshire et al, 2019). Many have expressed concern that significant funding devoted to constituency development funds (CDFs)-funds allocated to elected officials to use in their electorate-has led to the greater potential for corruption, as these funds are often poorly monitored and channelled to MPsʼ supporters.…”

Section: Corruption and Anti-corruption In Solomon Islandsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Long live RAMSI? Peace‐building, anti‐corruption and political will in Solomon Islands

Walton

Hushang

2022

Asia & Pacific Policy Stud

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Donor‐led post‐conflict interventions often involve the transfer of anti‐corruption institutions and approaches. However, some question the sustainability of these efforts. This article examines the sustainability of anti‐corruption funding during and after the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) intervention (2003–2017), an international peace‐ and state‐building mission. It focuses on allocations for and spending on Solomon Islands anti‐corruption organisations during and after the RAMSI‐led intervention for the period 2010 to 2020. It shows that while political elites have occasionally resisted anti‐corruption reforms, post‐RAMSI governments have maintained levels of funding to key anti‐corruption agencies above that of its nearest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, while passing new anti‐corruption legislation. The article argues that while concerns about corruption remain, political elites have, initially at least, maintained their commitment to anti‐corruption policy transfer in the post‐RAMSI era. The findings have implications for evaluating donor‐led anti‐corruption efforts in Solomon Islands and other post‐conflict situations.

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Section: Corruption and Anti-corruption In Solomon Islandsmentioning

confidence: 99%