THE CORRUPTION IN
FRAGILE STATES BLOG

Enthusiasm for adopting strategies to capitalize on the role of social norms in sustainable behavior change has varied significantly by sector. The anti-corruption and good governance fields seem to have come later to the party.

The United States is facing an emerging corruption problem that so far has drawn relatively little notice. Relying primarily upon federal prosecutors to check state and local corruption has always been a questionable strategy, and it is now about to become even less of a deterrent.

Three connected blogs from 2024 that stood out.

We must not ignore the nexus between the state and the politically well-connected lobbies in business.

There is a knowledge gap in how practitioners can change harmful social norms.

Anti-corruption was conspicuous by its absence in the 2014 Bangsomaro peace agreement.

What have we learnt about gender and faith norms either exacerbating or mitigating pressure to engage in corrupt acts?

Adherence to a faith does not mean no tolerance for corruption.

Gender norms and social norms matter: Paul Bukuluki offers insight into the intersection between these norms and corrupt behaviors

Challenging assumptions about the drivers of vote-buying: It’s not the economy.

Systems mapping and stakeholder analysis are two excellent tools for corruption analysis.

Strategic Corruption must become part of the anti-corruption lexicon.