'Informative and refreshing, these short studies from around the
world provide fertile ground for discussion, analysis and positive
ways forward. In this book, corrupt practices from around the world
are examined by experienced practitioners and researchers who shed
light on various forms of corruption.' - Adam Graycar, Australian
National UniversityAll societies develop their own norms about what
is fair behavior and what is not. Violations of these norms,
including acts of corruption, can collectively be described as
forms of 'grabbing'. This unique volume addresses how grabbing
hinders development at the sector level and in state
administration. The contributors - researchers and practitioners
who work on the ground in developing countries - present empirical
data on the mechanisms at play and describe different types of
unethical practices. The book's sixteen case studies explore why
certain practices constitute forms of grabbing, what implications
they have for the achievement of development goals, and how policy
options should take the characteristics of grabbing into account. A
broad range of sectors are covered, including extractive
industries, construction, ports, utilities, finance, health,
pharmaceuticals and education. The authors discuss political checks
and balances, democratic elections and the law enforcement system,
as well as the government s role in the allocation of land and as a
development partner in other countries. The volume's original
approach makes it a valuable resource for researchers and students
interested in development, economics, governance and corruption.
Development aid practitioners, as well as politicians and public
officials in developing countries, will find it a useful aid in
their work. Contributors: I. Amundsen, J. Andvig, T. Barasa, G.
Bel, B. Chinsinga, L. Corkin, A. Estache, R. Foucart, S. Gloppen,
S.-E. Helle, K. Hussman, E.G. Jansen, P. Le Billon, I. Lindkvist,
J. F. Marteau, M. Poisson, G. Raballand, L. Rakner, J.C. Rivillas,
I.A. Skage, A. Strand, A. Tostensen, J. Wells, L. Wren-Lewis
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