Corruption poses a significant challenge to economic development and governance worldwide, with its detrimental effects … permeating various levels of society. In the context of Greece, where corruption has been a longstanding issue, the role of … crucial role of robust internal control mechanisms in combating corruption and fostering economic development. The findings …

I analyze the link between partisan alignment of local politicians and the incidence of political corruption, using … novel hand-collected data on local political corruption in Ghana. In line with political ambition theory, I hypothesize that … on 205 districts observed over the period 2013-2018, indeed suggests significantly lower levels of political corruption …

We study how policies limiting the spending capacity of local governments may reduce corruption. We exploit the … both recorded corruption rates and corruption charges per euro spent. This effect emerges only in areas in which the DSP … put a binding cap on municipal capital expenditures. The reduction in corruption is linked to accountability incentives as …

I analyze the link between partisan alignment of local politicians and the incidence of political corruption, using … novel hand-collected data on local political corruption in Ghana. In line with political ambition theory, I hypothesize that … on 205 districts observed over the period 2013-2018, indeed suggests significantly lower levels of political corruption …

1999 and introduced subsequent to January 1 of that year, regarding the reform of the administrative division of Poland …

In 2012, Ecorys conducted an initial study on corruption in the healthcare sector (SCH1). The purpose of the current … study on corruption in the healthcare sector was two-fold: (i) to analyse and report on relevant developments since the … focused on: Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. The analysis is based on desk research, an online survey …