Title: Enhancing Government Effectiveness and Transparency: The Fight Against Corruption

Language: English

Type: Document

Nature: Report

Published: September 1, 2020


Region: Global

Country: Global / Non-Specific

Topic: Transparency, Good Governance and Anti-corruption

Keywords: PPP Tools *, Transparency, Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Mechanisms **

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Document Summary:

This flagship report shows positive examples of how countries are progressing in their fight against corruption. It is part of a series of initiatives being led by the Equitable Growth, Finance & Institutions (EFI) Vice Presidency to reaffirm the Bank’s commitment to anticorruption.


Document Details:

The report draws on the collective experts of staff across the World Bank to develop ways for enhancing the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies in selected sectors and through targeted policy instruments. 

It covers issues, challenges and trends in five key thematic areas: Public Procurement; Public Infrastructure; State Owned Enterprises; Customs Administration; and Delivery of Services in selected sectors. 

The report also focuses on cross-cutting themes such as transparency, citizen engagement and Gov-tech; selected tools to build integrity; and the role and effectiveness of anticorruption agencies, tax and audit administrations, and justice systems. It features a country case study on Malaysia that traces the history of a country’s anti-corruption efforts over the last few decades.