What is it about?
This article addresses the predominant causes and consequences of corruption followed by anti-corruption and bureaucratic reforms to combat corruption. This undertakes a critical approach which is followed by alternative measures, as emphasised by interview participants in the field, concerning links to religion and ethics that can better curb corruption in Afghanistan.
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Why is it important?
The article critically examines anti-corruption strategies and suggests why they are failing. The subsequent parts provide alternative measures to curb corruption in Afghanistan which includes focusing on culture, ethics and religion.
Perspectives
This article provides an innovative approach to challenge corruption in Afghanistan to bring about sustainable development. The central focus of the paper is on anti-corruption in relation to culture which fits the theme of the journal special.
Mr Danny Singh
Leeds Beckett University
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This page is a summary of: Anti-corruption Strategies in Afghanistan: An Alternative Approach, Journal of Developing Societies, February 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0169796x15609714.
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