Sanaa Ahmed, University of Calgary
Dec 10, 20245 min read
Money Laundering: It's the Political Economy, Stupid!
We must not ignore the nexus between the state and the politically well-connected lobbies in business.
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Sanaa Ahmed, University of Calgary
Dec 10, 20245 min read
Money Laundering: It's the Political Economy, Stupid!
We must not ignore the nexus between the state and the politically well-connected lobbies in business.
Peter Woodrow, CJL
Apr 26, 20245 min read
Factors and Actors: Fundamental Elements of Corruption Analysis
Systems mapping and stakeholder analysis are two excellent tools for corruption analysis.
Joseph Pozsgai-Alvarez
Apr 15, 20246 min read
In Defense of ‘Strategic Corruption’
Strategic Corruption must become part of the anti-corruption lexicon.
Lara Olson, CJL
Nov 27, 20236 min read
If Anti-Corruption is a ‘Different Animal’, Do the Usual Approaches to Conflict Sensitivity Apply?
Conflict sensitivity in AC programs: why standard approaches might not be enough.
Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church - CJL
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Do’s and Don’ts when Identifying Social Norms in Contexts of Endemic Corruption
Drawing on invaluable lessons learnt, CJL’s Co-Director offers some useful Do’s and Don’ts for identifying social norms.
Peter Woodrow, CJL
Jul 9, 20235 min read
Fast Forwarding to Systems Maps of Corruption: Getting to Usable Analysis More Quickly
For AC practitioners, systems mapping is essential but also difficult. To lessen obstacles, Peter Woodrow proposes a scaffolded approach.
Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church - CJL
Feb 19, 20238 min read
Eight assumptions that should never appear in a FCAS logframe
Assumptions matter: Scharbatke-Church and Chigas offer eight key don’ts to improve anti-corruption programming in FCAS.
Alex Ralph, CJL
Jan 6, 20234 min read
Friends with Benefits: Corruption in Fragile State’s Best of 2022
Our editor chooses the top five posts of 2022.
Diana Chigas, CJL
Nov 30, 20225 min read
The Intersectional nature of social norms: so much more to learn
Though intersectionality of social norms remains a black box, CJL’s co-directors suggest that programming may need to reckon with it.
Fernanda Odilla, University of Bologna
Oct 23, 20227 min read
Avoiding minority reports: using AI responsibly in anti-corruption
Anti-corruption increasingly deploys AI tools. Fernanda Odilla identifies what practitioners need to ethically assess this present future.
Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church - CJL
Oct 1, 20226 min read
Unpacking corruption paves the way for social norms analysis
One-off, pattern, or corrupted system: Scharbatke-Church and Nash provide tips on how to unpack corruption to aid social norms programming.
Rosemary Ventura, CJL
Nov 17, 20216 min read
Who’s who? Rules of thumb for corruption stakeholder analysis
While consensus exists that stakeholder analysis is essential for any anti-corruption practice, we’re still missing a sound, usable process.
Mark Pyman, Anti-Corruption Committee (Afghanistan)
Jun 17, 20216 min read
SFRA: A mental model for front-line reformers
By Mark Pyman and Paul Heywood Many in front-line positions – politicians, organization leaders, public officials, civic groups, company...
Rosemary Lark, CJL
Jun 4, 20214 min read
The “Big Reveals” from Stakeholder Analysis can be Central to Effective Change
By Rosemary Lark, Practice Fellow, CJL Stakeholders wield formal and informal power and influence that can importantly impact reform. ...
Dhaval Kothari, CJL
May 17, 20216 min read
Black Boxes and Trendsetters: Social Norm Change Tips from Cristina
By Dhaval Kothari, Corruption, Justice and Legitimacy Program We have spent the past several months deciphering how social norms can most...
Cori Simmons, CJL
Jun 3, 20205 min read
Another Piece of the Puzzle: Locating Values and Social Norms within Context
By Cori Simmons In peacebuilding or development, practitioners and scholars alike hear an all-too-common (but important!) refrain:...
Diana Chigas, CJL
Nov 18, 20195 min read
What You Must Know to Differentiate Norms from What’s Normal
By Diana Chigas and Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church One of the consistent challenges that we have experienced when first introducing the topic...
Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church - CJL
Mar 4, 20196 min read
Anti-Corruption Programs — Know Your Crowd!
By Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church & Diana Chigas Social norms exist within a group. They represent mutual expectations, not just common...
Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church - CJL
Oct 10, 20186 min read
The Elementary Problem That Undermines Social Change Programming: Word of Warning to Anti-Corruption
By Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church and Hope Schaitkin There is increasing interest in understanding the role social norms play (or see here or...
Michelle Garred, CDA
Dec 12, 20175 min read
Towards a Corruption-Sensitive Conflict Analysis
By Michelle Garred In this blog post, Michelle Garred, conflict sensitivity practitioner for 15 years, challenges herself to rethink her...
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