Conundrum of Corruption: Reform for Social Justice

The book critiques the anti-corruption movement and argues that it needs to focus on justice and fairness, tolerate political contention, and stick with the reform cause over a long process. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, reform groups, grant-awarding bodies, academic researchers, NGO officers, and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The anti-corruption movement has faced significant challenges, despite its potential and resources. In this book, the authors argue that it is crucial to reassess the movement and its strategies. They critique the prevalent approaches employed by anti-corruption actors, highlighting the tendency to cling to problematic assumptions, ideas, and tactics rather than addressing the underlying power imbalances that perpetuate corruption. While acknowledging the complexities and challenges, the book maintains that progress against corruption is still attainable. It emphasizes the importance of justice, fairness, and political contention in driving reform. The authors propose new ways of thinking about familiar dilemmas of corruption, politics, contention, and reform, offering valuable insights for policymakers, reform groups, grant-awarding bodies, academic researchers, NGO officers, and students. The book's objective is not to criticize but to provide fresh perspectives and ideas for addressing the complex challenges of corruption and promoting sustainable reform.

The anti-corruption movement has faced significant challenges, despite its potential and resources. In this book, the authors argue that it is crucial to reassess the movement and its strategies. They critique the prevalent approaches employed by anti-corruption actors, highlighting the tendency to cling to problematic assumptions, ideas, and tactics rather than addressing the underlying power imbalances that perpetuate corruption. While acknowledging the complexities and challenges, the book maintains that progress against corruption is still attainable. It emphasizes the importance of justice, fairness, and political contention in driving reform. The authors propose new ways of thinking about familiar dilemmas of corruption, politics, contention, and reform, offering valuable insights for policymakers, reform groups, grant-awarding bodies, academic researchers, NGO officers, and students. The book's objective is not to criticize but to provide fresh perspectives and ideas for addressing the complex challenges of corruption and promoting sustainable reform.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 513 x 139 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367224547