Corruption perception and sustainable development: Sharing Botswana’s anti-graft agency experiences

Gbadamosi, Gbolahan

doi:10.4102/sajems.v9i2.1151

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“…Similarly, it has been noted that societies ridden with corruption will not survive or developed in an orderly fashion (Aluko, 2002;Obasanjo, 2015). Gbadamosi (2006) noted that Nigeria has been consistently rated one of the most corrupt nations in the world since 2001 by the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (TICPI). In a World Bank International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, 35 countries, including Nigeria, were listed as corrupt or politically tenuous (as cited in Collier, 2009).…”

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Corruption in Nigeria: Theoretical Explanation

Karimu

2016

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The purpose of the current study is to explain corruption from social learning and social disorganization perspectives. The study utilized survey design, participants were selected through convenience sampling and two thousand and fifty six respondents participated in the study. Descriptive statistics such as mean, median, frequency tables and percentages were adopted to analyze the data collected from the field. Both male and female participants, irrespective of their religion perceived that changes in cultural values have increased corruption in Nigeria. Majority of the participants noted that corruption as a behaviour is learned. The findings indicate that social learning and social disorganization theories are relevant in explaining incidents of corrupt practices in Nigeria.

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Corruption in Nigeria: Theoretical Explanation

Karimu

2016

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“…Firstly, unethical practices and corruption are some of the greatest challenges to African society and its leaders, threatening to undermine economic growth, democratic stability and sustenance, and general development efforts (Gbadamosi, 2006). The issues of good governance and transparency are critical in all societies, but more so in poor countries seeking to break the cycle of poverty and lack of development (Gbadamosi, 2006). This is because corruption restricts investments and economic growth and undermines poverty alleviation, which are critical for Nigeria -and Africa at large.…”

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Regional crises and corruption: the eclipse of the quality of working life in Nigeria

Adisa

Gbadamosi

2019

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Purpose-In recent years, there has been a rapid decline in the quality of working life (QWL) of Nigerian workers at all levels. This phenomenon is cryptic and knowledge thereof is inadequate due to a dearth of compelling research on QWL in Nigeria. This article seeks a deeper understanding of QWL among Nigerian workers by investigating the impact of corruption and regional crises on QWL in this non-western context. The study also examines what QWL means to Nigerian employees. Methodology-The study employs qualitative data gleaned from semi-structured interviews. Findings-The research reveals that corruption has a strongly negative effect on employees' QWL, which in turn affects their motivation, attitude towards their job, and the psychological contract between them and their employers. Furthermore, the findings revealed that regional crises (such as the heinous activities of the Boko Haram sect in the northeast , the continuing agitation of the secessionists (e.g. the Indigenous People of Biafra [IPOB]), in the southeast , and the tumultuous activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) in the south-south, have combined to reduce employees' QWL. Research limitations/implications-The extent to which the findings of this research can be generalised is constrained by the selected sample of the research (public sector employees). Originality/value-These results and the practical implications thereof will be useful to the Nigerian government, policymakers and organisations for creating and enhancing good QWL in Nigeria.

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An Overview of the Role of Non-State Actors in Preventing and Combatting Corruption in Botswana: Challenges and Opportunities

Omotoye¹

2016

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Botswana has been lauded, regionally and internationally, for its commitment towards building a capable, democratic and developmental state. However, the country's national anti-corruption agency, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has reported an increase in the number and complexity of cases of corruption. The objective of this paper is to assess the role of the non-state actors (NSAs) in fighting corruption in Botswana. This assessment is made by way of providing a description and analysis of the underlying challenges and opportunities confronting NSAs, specifically the private (business) sector, the private media and nongovernmental organisations in preventing and addressing corruption in Botswana. NSAs play a pivotal role in the development of any country by providing goods and services, creating awareness and sensitizing communities on political and socio-economic issues affecting them. Whereas NSAs have a key role to play in fighting corruption by monitoring the use of public resources, educating the public, condemning perpetrators, and contributing towards the implementation of anti-corruption instruments, they are confronted by political, legislative and institutional challenges that hinder their effectiveness in this regard.

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Corruption perception and sustainable development: Sharing Botswana’s anti-graft agency experiences

Cited by 3 publications

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Corruption in Nigeria: Theoretical Explanation

Corruption in Nigeria: Theoretical Explanation

Regional crises and corruption: the eclipse of the quality of working life in Nigeria

An Overview of the Role of Non-State Actors in Preventing and Combatting Corruption in Botswana: Challenges and Opportunities

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