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Local anti-corruption agencies: Pros and cons

The experience of setting up Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) has yielded mixed results in the past and is not a general panacea. However, although there is no concrete evidence that local ACAs are more effective than national ACAs, the examples of the independent anti-corruption commissions set up in Miami and New South Wales demonstrate promising signs of success. Whether national or local, the effectiveness of ACAs are influenced by a variety of factors including the domestic demand, the independence of the ACA from the executive, a supportive legal framework, enforcement capabilities, appropriate staffing and resources as well as accompanying training and awareness raising activities.

13 July 2007
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Local anti-corruption agencies: Pros and cons

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Jennett, V. (2007) Local anti-corruption agencies: Pros and cons. Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer Helpdesk 2007)

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Victoria Jennett

Dr Victoria Jennett has a 20-year career working for and advising governments, international organisations, and NGOs on how to reform justice systems to prevent corruption and promote human rights. She carries out corruption risk assessments, researches and publishes on corruption and justice issues, and co-teaches the U4 course on corruption in the justice sector.

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