Synopses & Reviews
Bringing together a distinguished cast of contributors, this book provides an authoritative and definitive analysis of the theory, practice, and development impact of corruption in Africa. The book offers a wide range of country case studies outlining the deleterious effects of corruption, the factors which have combined to hamper past efforts to combat it, and the required future solutions and the context of their application in Africa. Combating corruption is demonstrated to require greater priority in the quest for African development.
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"This well-constructed, judiciously selected, and useful collection is highly recommended for those seeking an overview and an introduction to the subject." --
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Synopsis
Bringing together a distinguished cast of contributors, this book provides an authoritative and definitive analysis of the theory, practice, and development impact of corruption in Africa. The book offers a wide range of country case studies outlining the deleterious effects of corruption, the factors which have combined to hamper past efforts to combat it, and the required future solutions and the context of their application in Africa. Combating corruption is demonstrated to require greater priority in the quest for African development.
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Details the deleterious effects of corruption on development in Africa and outlines effective anti-corruption strategies drawing on lessons learnt from a wide cross-section of African countries.
Synopsis
This book analyzes the outstanding development problems confronting Africa today, and the policies necessary for improving Africa's governance, economic performance, and seeing the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
About the Author
Kempe Ronald Hope, Sr. is Senior Economic Governance Advisor and Manager of the Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program [GEMAP] at the United States Agency for International Development [USAID] in Liberia.
Table of Contents
Introduction--Kempe Ronald Hope, Sr. & Bornwell C. Chikulo *
Part I: Theoretical and Analytical Perspectives * Corruption and Development in Africa--Kempe Ronald Hope, Sr. * The Political, Economic, and Cultural Bases of Corruption in Africa--Bertha Z. Osei-Hwedie & Kwaku Osei-Hwedie * Kleptocracy and Reform in African Regimes Theory and Examples--Jacqueline Coolidge & Susan Rose-Ackerman * Aid Abuse and Mismanagement in Africa: Problems of Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical Leadership--Gervase S. Maipose * Combating Corruption in Africa: Analysis and Context--George B.N. Ayittey * Controlling Corruption in Africa: A Public Choice Perspective--John Mukum Mbaku * Western Policies and African Realities: The New Anti-Corruption Agenda--Stephen P. Riley *
Part II: Country Case Studies * Corruption and Accumulation in Zambia--Bornwell C. Chikulo * Ghana: The Continuing Search for Cures in the Fight Against Corruption--Joseph R.A. Ayee * Controlling Corruption in Sierre Leone: An Assessment of Past Efforts and Suggestions for the Future--Sahr J. Kpundeh * Public Sector Corruption and its Control in South Africa--Constanze Bauer * Endemic Corruption in Cameroon: Insights on Consequences and Control--Charles M. Fombard * Government Reforms and the Control of Corruption in Ethiopia--Bamidele Olowu * Tackling the Corruption Epidemic in Nigeria--John Erero & Tony Oladoyin * Curbing Corruption through Democratic Accountability: Lesson from Botswana--John D. Holm