Corruption: A Review of Issues

Damijan, Sandra

doi:10.15458/2335-4216.1314

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“…According to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), corruption is a crime committed by a government official who abuses their positions to get an advantage for someone else or themselves (UNCAC, 2003). Damijan (2023) explains that corruption has evolved from the government's inability to maintain a power balance to include political patronage and favouritism. It now encompasses both public and private domains involving bribes, favouritism, and resource misuse.…”

Section: Conceptual Framework Of Corruptionmentioning

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Freedom of Information in Malaysia: International Legal Instruments and Restrictions Under National Law

Abdul Hadi,

Abdul Rahman,

Ayub

2024

UUMJLS

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The acceptance of Freedom of Information (FOI) as a fundamental mechanism for enhancing accountability and transparency in the public sector is widely recognized. Numerous international legal instruments (Conventions) have advocated for the establishment and enforcement of legal frameworks pertaining to the FOI. The FOI legislation serves two essential functions, namely enhancing democratic engagement and mitigating corruption within the public sphere. Despite the acceptability of FOI on the global stage, Malaysia lacks a comprehensive legal framework to address the right to access information, except for Selangor and Penang. Additionally, there are various national legislations that hinder the exercise of FOI. This article’s objective is to examine the use of the FOI concept within the framework of international legal instruments as well as the challenges posed by Malaysian national laws that impose limitations on its implementation. The objective is achieved by employing a doctrinal methodology that incorporates international legal instruments as well as Malaysia’s legislations (Constitution, Acts and Enactments) pertaining to the FOI. The findings show the restrictions under national law make it difficult to implement FOI legal regimes in Malaysia. This paper argues that implementing FOI can only be materialized through a comprehensive review of existing laws and administrative structure reform by adapting universal standards on FOI as stated under international legal instruments. This article serves as guidelines for policymakers intending to address FOI as the anti-corruption mechanism in public sectors. Moreover, recommendations are made for the implementation of FOI into Malaysia’s domestic laws.

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Section: Conceptual Framework Of Corruptionmentioning

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Freedom of Information in Malaysia: International Legal Instruments and Restrictions Under National Law

Abdul Hadi,

Abdul Rahman,

Ayub

2024

UUMJLS

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“…For example, most public officials who abuse power have the authority in and are entrusted with responsibility in the organisation. Corruption has become public enemy number one and the main reason for poor economic performance (Damijan, 2023). The following sections discuss different forms of corruption.…”

Section: Forms Of Corruption In the Public Servicementioning

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“…It was also revealed that some of the participants who are responsible for fighting corruption were negative about their effectiveness. Corruption has become public enemy number one and the main reason for poor economic performance (Damijan, 2023). Participants were of the view that: DHA will never be corrupt free but corruption can be minimised.…”

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Impediments to the Prevention of Corruption in the Department of Home Affairs: The Case of the Counter Corruption Unit

MATSHELA,

BINZA,

MUKONZA

2023

AJGD

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In our democratic state it is vital to continue the fight against corruption. Although it has never been easy to successfully prevent corruption in any democratic society, anti-corruption efforts remain important. The spread of corruption continues to affect every aspect of society in South Africa, and is a pandemic that undermines the government effort to spend public money for service delivery effectively. Acts of corruption threaten every citizen, but mostly those who are vulnerable. Effective implementation of anti-corruption systems remains the biggest challenge in the public sector. The literature argues that corrupt activities that are taking place in government structures cause citizens to lose confidence in the public sector. This paper reports on a study whose aim is to investigate what the impediments to the prevention of corruption in the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) are. The study is qualitative in nature, with primary and secondary data collected and analysed. The primary data was collected from the DHA and the secondary data from government documents, gazettes, books and journal articles. The key finding is that the DHA Counter Corruption Unit is short staffed and some officers/officials are unskilled and have too little experience to support the unit’s mandate to eradicate corruption in the department. This article concludes that, in order for the DHA to effectively fight and prevent corruption, it must recruit officials who are skilled, experienced and corruption-free for its Counter Corruption Unit. Keywords: Corruption, Counter Corruption Unit, Anti-corruption measures, Department of Home Affairs, South Africa

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“…In societies where the number of corrupt o cials, politicians and bosses willing to break the law to enrich themselves grows faster than the number of honest o cials, politicians and bosses, income inequality will continue to grow. Similarly, inequality thrives in societies where corruption depends purely on the honesty of citizens (Damijan 2023). In a society that lacks incentive, regulatory and institutional systems to detect and punish misappropriation of public funds, corruption becomes more and more severe and consequently has a signi cant impact on income inequality.…”

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Does corruption foster income inequality in sub-Saharan African countries?

HOUSSOU

Alinsato

2023

Preprint

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The aim of this paper is to analyse the effect of corruption on income inequality for Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. To do so, the paper uses panel data covering the period 2002–2017, the Fractional Regression Method (FRM) as well as the Generalized Moment Method (GMM-two stage system) to highlight the effect of corruption on income inequality for 44 SSA countries. The results of the estimations show that with the FRM method the corruption perception index (CPI) is statistically significant and positively affects the GINI index which represents the income inequality indicator, and with the GMM method that better governance of states in terms of controlling corruption significantly reduces income inequality. The main contribution of this research is both academic and political. On the academic side, it fills the gap in the literature on the link between corruption and income inequality, particularly in SSA. On the policy side, the paper suggests that controlling the level of corruption in the public sector by the relevant institutions should be considered one of the most effective weapons in reducing income inequality in SSA countries. JEL Classification: O10 O43 P37

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Corruption: A Review of Issues

Cited by 12 publications

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Freedom of Information in Malaysia: International Legal Instruments and Restrictions Under National Law

Freedom of Information in Malaysia: International Legal Instruments and Restrictions Under National Law

Impediments to the Prevention of Corruption in the Department of Home Affairs: The Case of the Counter Corruption Unit

Does corruption foster income inequality in sub-Saharan African countries?

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