The Role of Parliament in Curbing Corruption

Publication Type

Book

Publication Date

1-2006

Abstract

In most countries, parliament has the constitutional mandate to both oversee government and to hold government to account; often, audit institutions, ombuds and anti-corruption agencies report to parliament, as a means of ensuring both their independence from government and reinforcing parliament's position at the apex of accountability institutions. At the same time, parliaments can also play a key role in promoting accountability, through constituency outreach, public hearings, and parliamentary commissions. This title will be of interest to parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, development practitioners, students of development and those interested in curbing corruption and improving governance in developing and developed countries alike.

Keywords

Political corruption, Legislative bodies, Developing countries, Parliamentarians

Discipline

Political Science

Research Areas

Political Science

ISBN

9780821367230

Identifier

10.1596/978-0-8213-6723-0

Publisher

World Bank

City or Country

Washington, DC

Additional URL

https://worldcat.org/oclc/70676529

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