Anti-Corruption Measures in Fragile States. Adressing Change through a United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction.
• The Role of the International Community
• Corruption..
  • Corruption: General Background.
    • Definition of Corruption ……………………….
    • Causes of Corruption..........\li>
    • Forms of Corruption.
    • Consequences of Corruption.
  • Corruption in Fragile States
    • The Situation on the Ground.
    • Addressing Corruption in Fragile States.
  • Effective Anti-Corruption Strategies: One Size Does Not Fit All.
• Methodology of the Country Case Study...
• Country Case Study: The Republic of Sierra Leone..\
  • The Country: The Republic of Sierra Leone Against the Background of Africa
    • Similarities
    • Distinctiveness
    • Common Cultural and Historic Features...
      • Cultural Commonness: The tradition of gift-giving and the primacy of the oral word
      • Historical Commonness: The Colonial Background.
  • The Republic of Sierra Leone
    • General Information …………..\li>
    • Historic Background
      • The Colonial Era (1808-1961).
      • The Post-colonial Era (1961-1990).
      • The Civil War (1991-2002)....
  • The Reconstruction Phase (2002- now).
    • The Kabbah Government (1996, 1998-2007).
      • Consolidating Stability.
      • Reconstructing the State..
        • Institutional Overview.
        • Government Activity.
        • Donors' Activity.....
      • Profiling Corruption and State of Play.
      • Assessing the Kabbah Government..\li>
    • The Koroma Government (since 2007)...
      • Reforming the State.
      • Profiling Corruption and State of Play.
      • Assessing the Koroma Government...
      • Challenges to the Koroma Government..\li>
    • Evaluating the Reconstruction and Anti-Corruption Process
  • A United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures for Fragile States ...........\
    • Outlining the Content of the Package of Measures.
    • Pointing out Certain Elements of the Package of Measures

  Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

  This thesis analyzes the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in fragile states, focusing on the case study of Sierra Leone. The central objective is to assess the potential of a comprehensive United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures to address systemic corruption in such contexts.

  • The role of the international community in addressing corruption in fragile states.
  • The nature and consequences of corruption in fragile states.
  • Effective anti-corruption strategies in fragile states.
  • A comparative analysis of anti-corruption measures in Sierra Leone.
  • The feasibility of a United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures for fragile states.

  Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • The introduction establishes the research context, outlining the thesis’s objective, key themes, and methodology.
  • Chapter two explores the role of the international community in addressing corruption in fragile states, examining the historical context, the changing approaches, and the effectiveness of various international interventions.
  • Chapter three defines corruption and examines its different forms, causes, and consequences in a general context. It then focuses on the specific challenges of corruption in fragile states, analyzing the impact of weak governance, civil conflict, and poverty.
  • Chapter four presents a case study of Sierra Leone, analyzing its historical background, the impact of civil war, and the reconstruction efforts undertaken since 2002. It investigates the state of corruption in Sierra Leone, assessing the effectiveness of existing anti-corruption measures and identifying challenges for future reforms.
  • Chapter five outlines the proposed United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures for fragile states, focusing on its key elements, its potential effectiveness, and its applicability to the case of Sierra Leone.

  Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

  Key terms and concepts explored in this thesis include: anti-corruption, fragile states, governance, corruption, civil conflict, poverty, development assistance, international cooperation, United Nations, Sierra Leone, case study, package of measures, institutional reforms, transparency, accountability, rule of law, human rights.

  Frequently Asked Questions

  What are the challenges of anti-corruption in fragile states?

  Fragile states often lack political will, institutional capacity, and have weak rule of law, making long-term anti-corruption strategies expensive and dependent on international aid.

  What is the United Nations Anti-Corruption Package of Measures?

  It is a proposed set of options and guidelines designed to help governments in post-emergency or reconstruction phases assemble a tailored national anti-corruption strategy.

  Why was Sierra Leone chosen as a case study?

  Sierra Leone represents a typical fragile state recovering from civil war (1991-2002) where both the government and international donors have actively implemented reconstruction and anti-corruption reforms.

  How does the UNCAC relate to this study?

  The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) provides the international legal framework that informs the study's approach to global and national anti-corruption efforts.

  What role do international donors play in reconstruction?

  Donors provide financial assistance and technical expertise, but their strategies must be carefully aligned with the recipient government's capacity to ensure sustainable reform.