Content Type: Journal Article / Publishing Institution: Chatham House / Topic: Corruption

Author:: Andrei Kurkov
Publication Date:: 10-2014
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: What would you like to see happen to your country? The Ukraine that existed before the events of last year was very peaceful, very tolerant, very quiet–maybe a bit too tolerant to hopeless and corrupt politicians. But now, we have a society that has been radicalized, and in the next parliamentary elections, we will have a lot of new radicals in the parliament. This is partially good because they will fight against corruption, and they will put pressure on the government and the president to carry on the reforms that were promised.
Topic:: Corruption and Reform
Political Geography:: Russia, Ukraine, and Denmark

Author:: Stuart S Yeh
Publication Date:: 05-2011
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: Evidence suggests that a lack of effective checks and balances against corruption undermines the rule of law, the protection of human rights and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. This article suggests the need for an international treaty to establish an African commission against corruption, involving United Nations inspectors to investigate and prosecute corruption. A range of evidence is reviewed suggesting that pressure from constituents as well as international organizations may be effective in compelling African leaders to sign this type of protocol.
Topic:: Corruption and United Nations
Political Geography:: Africa

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