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Record Nr.

UNINA9910760287303321

Autore

Fontaine Guillaume

Titolo

Tackling Corruption in Latin America : An Institutional Approach

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023

©2023

ISBN

3-031-38085-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (302 pages)

Collana

Political Corruption and Governance Series

Altri autori (Persone)

Hernández-LuisAlejandro

MilánTaymi

Rodrigues de CairesCarlos

Disciplina

364.1323098

Soggetti

Political corruption - Latin America

Transparency in government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Where Transparency Meets Corruption Control --   1 Corruption Control as a Policy Problem --   2 Book Organization --   References -- Chapter 2: Analytical Framework --   1 The Policy Design Framework --     1.1 Causation, Instrumentation, Evaluation and Intervention --     1.2 A Realist Approach to Policy Design --   2 Research Protocol --     2.1 The Sectorial Approach --     2.2 Causal Mechanism Theorization --     2.3 Empirical Tests Design --     2.4 Case Typology for Selection --     2.5 Congruence Analysis --     2.6 Deep Within-Case Study --   References -- Chapter 3: A Paradigm Shift in Global Governance --   1 Corruption Control and Transparency in Global Governance --     1.1 From “Good” to “Democratic” Governance --     1.2 The Critical Juncture --     1.3 The New Locus of Authority --     1.4 The Stabilization of the New Paradigm --     1.5 A Pledge for Democratic Governance --     1.6 The Role of Information and Communication Technology --   2 Transparency Institutionalization in the State Budget

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines the nature, scope, and remedies for political corruption in Latin America, with a focus on transparency and governance. It provides in-depth case studies of Chile and Uruguay,



highlighting their successes in reducing corruption through public procurement reforms, transparency institutions, and international assistance. The authors argue that transparency is essential for corruption control and offer insights into the roles of civil society, the business sector, and international entities in shaping effective policies. The book is intended for policymakers, researchers, journalists, and civil society members interested in combating corruption.