The Political Aspects of Corruption Bill Tupman University of Exeter
Overview Who corrupts? Who is corrupted? How? What conditions facilitate corruption? Corruption and business practice Cultural differences
Who corrupts? Multinational corporations Organised crime Government officials Relatives Friends
Targets Personnel Profits Product Process Perimeter Popularity/ public image Plans
Who is corrupted Underpaid unappreciated underpromoted greedy deviant
How? Buy my guns and I’ll give you a percentage make a policy decision in my favour don’t offer contracts to open competition
Cultural differences Your “corruption” is my “normal business practice” Your “bribe” is my “mark of respect” Guanxi: networking or insider dealing? Patron-client relations