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1 results foundAuthor: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Title: Corruption in the Balkans: Bribery as Experienced by the Population Summary: Corruption is a notoriously difficult phenomenon to quantify, yet in one form or another it plays a role in every country on our planet. Like the wind, corruption remains invisible though its destructive capacity is plain to see. But in contrast to our knowledge of the elements, we still lack systematic evidence on the nature and patterns of corruption. For the countries of the western Balkans, corruption is an issue of particular concern because of its detrimental impact on their social and economic development. Moreover, as this report demonstrates, corruption is a major concern of ordinary citizens in the region. Even so, that does not make it any easier to address the problem, or even broach the subject. The countries of the western Balkans are to be commended for acknowledging the need to conduct this evidence-based survey as part of their ongoing efforts to curb corruption. On the basis of a bilateral agreement between the European Commission and the relevant national authorities of the western Balkan region, UNODC supported each country or area in conducting large-scale surveys on corruption in 2010. In most cases, national statistical authorities were directly or indirectly involved in implementing the survey, while other stakeholders contributed to the development of its methodology. As a result of this collaborative study, which is based on a large-scale sample survey of more than 28,000 interviewees across the western Balkans, we now have greater understanding of the nature of corruption and its impact on the everyday lives of people in the region. It captures the actual experience — not the perception — of ordinary citizens and how bribery affects their dealings with the public administration. The report analyzes the sectors most affected, the role of public officials and bribepayers, forms of bribery and other relevant issues. This information will aid in the development of effective anti-corruption policies. It also provides a benchmark to assess future progress. Although this report provides a comparative analysis, it is not an attempt to rank the participating countries or areas on a corruption scale. On the contrary, the aim is to learn from their different experiences — which can help to develop good practices — and to increase awareness that the battle against corruption is a common one that is best waged with help from neighbouring countries. Detailed individual reports have also been published for each country or area of the western Balkans that was surveyed. This wealth of information will shed needed light on the nature and local patterns of corruption and can assist policymakers in developing anti-corruption measures and plans that are more precisely tailored to national conditions. Combating corruption effectively requires the implementation of specific, well-targeted measures. The United Nations Convention against Corruption provides States with the essential elements to develop the legislative and institutional framework and a number of preventive measures to fight corruption. In this context, the findings in this report can help identify priority areas for action. Details: Vienna: UNODC, 2011. 71p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 22, 2011 at: http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/corruption/Western_balkans_corruption_report_2011_web.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Europe URL: http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/corruption/Western_balkans_corruption_report_2011_web.pdf Shelf Number: 122150 Keywords: BriberyCorruption (Europe) |