Exploring the Strategies of Addressing Pertinent Forms of Corruption and Accountability in Selected African Countries. (2nd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oyelana, Akeem Adewale; Kang'ethe, S. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of social sciences. Volume 50:Number 1-3(2017)
• Page Start: 36
• Page End: 43
• Publication Date: 2017-09-02
• Subjects: Disloyalty -- Ethics -- Corruption -- Public Servants -- Transparency; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 300.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2017.1311737
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0971-8923

Abstract

ABSTRACT: With corruption levels reaching unfathomable levels in some African countries, it is critical that research that avails plausible strategic recommendations is conducted. This is to give hope that these countries public civil service will be effective and efficient. The aim of this paper is, through a review of literature, to discuss the plausible and pragmatic recommendation that can be to mitigate, reduce or annihilate states of corruption significantly. Although the paper has discussed the manifestations of only four types of corruption, that is, political corruption, gender based corruption, white-collar corruption and tax evasion, it has come with the following possible intervention/strategies to curb corruption: Instituting and strengthening public watch dog; Instituting and strengthening corruption awareness sessions and programs; enforcing public accountability in service delivery; Instituting the office of the ombudsman; and training of law enforcement officers.