Fixing Government Corruption

Fixing Government Corruption


EFFECTIVENESSMETHODWHY IT WORKSKEY REQUIREMENTS
HIGH EFFECTIVENESSIndependent Anti-Corruption AgenciesDirect prosecution power, specialized expertiseStrong judicial backing, political independence

Whistleblower ProtectionInsiders have best corruption evidenceRobust legal framework, witness protection, rewards

Free Press & Civil SocietyContinuous monitoring, public pressurePress freedom, democratic space

Digital GovernmentRemoves human discretion in routine transactionsIT infrastructure, user adoption

Judicial ReformFoundation for all other measuresLong-term commitment, systemic overhaul

Campaign Finance ReformCuts corruption at its sourcePolitical will to reform despite opposition
MEDIUM-HIGHTransparency LawsSunlight as disinfectant, enables accountabilityActual implementation, not just laws on books

Citizen ParticipationDirect oversight by beneficiariesCivic education, organized communities
MEDIUMAsset DeclarationCan catch obvious enrichmentNeeds verification capacity, proxy detection

Competitive Public SalariesReduces need-based corruptionMust combine with accountability measures

Technology SolutionsAutomated detection, harder to manipulateTechnical capacity, data privacy safeguards
VARIABLEInternational PressureDepends on country's vulnerability to pressureEconomic dependence, regime type

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