CORRUPTION AND ANTICORRUPTION POLICIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Corruption has been and will be a permanent reality, the harmfulness of which hurts both the individual, and the society. The consequences turn this phenomenon into a highly mediacovered topic, being used for gaining votes as well. Its adduction for personal or group interests can turn the subject into old news, and the lack of interest can diminish the efforts to combat it. Most of the times, however, its emergence in public debates is proof of the extent of corruption and its degree of nuisance. The purpose of this essay is to reveal what are the causes of corruption and the factors that create the opportunities for corruption, what are effects of corruption and Anticorruption Policies in developing countries.

Corruption, Anticorruption Policies, Causes of corruption, bribery