Challenging Corruption in Asia: Case Studies and a Framework for Action

by Vinay Kumar Bhargava and Emil Bolongaita

Book Overview

"Corruption," according to World Bank President James Wolfensohn, "is one of the greatest inhibiting forces to equitable development and to the combating of poverty. For many, it constitutes the difference between life and death." Combating corruption is now high on the policy agenda across Asia. However, many policymakers are handicapped by the lack of useful analytical tools. Existing models have proved inadequate in assessing the relevance and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821356836
• ISBN13: 9780821356838
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.4"