Essays about: "corruption risk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 essays containing the words corruption risk.

  1. 1. TRANSPARENCY AND THE RESOURCE CURSE IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY Changes since oil discovery

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Amanda Alagic; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Resources curse; Ghana; Transparency; Oil; Corruption;

    Abstract : When a country has high levels of natural resources, they risk falling prey to the resource curse. Studies show a correlation between high levels of natural resources and corruption as well as lower quality institutions and less democracy. Transparency is a key precondition for accountability and mitigating corruption. READ MORE

  3. 2. MERITOCRACY AND CORRUPTION, THROUGH THE LENS OF ADMINISTRATIVE TRADITIONS The moderating effect of administrative traditions on the relationship between meritocracy and corruption

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lirigzon Karaqica; [2023-06-20]
    Keywords : Meritocracy; Corruption; Administrative Traditions; Interaction terms;

    Abstract : The research on the relationship between meritocracy and corruption has been widely studied and has shown that higher levels of meritocracy is associated with lower levels of corruption (Rauch & Evans, 2000; Dahlström et.al, 2012; Charron et.al, 2017). READ MORE

  4. 3. Aunque les cueste la vida/ Even if it will cost them their life : A study of irregular migration between Guatemala and the United States of America and the effects it has on the Maya communities

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Paulina Åström; Esther Elgaard; [2023]
    Keywords : Guatemala; Irregular Migration; Maya Community; USAID; Corruption; IOM; NGO; Return migration;

    Abstract : Today, many Guatemalans flee the country and leave their home communities behind due to poor living conditions and high unemployment. Irregular migration involves many risks yet is for many seen as a necessity to live a purposeful life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Could foreign direct investments be a liability in Sub Saharan Africa in terms of corruption and the environment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Albin Bonde Sundberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investments Corruption Environment Exploitation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract This paper's objective is to bring context and important findings on how foreign direct investments can impact Sub Saharan Africa. Based on previous research and theory data has been collected and gone through several econometric tests to set up two different panel datas: 1. How FDI can impact CO2 emissions. 2. READ MORE

  6. 5. How Has the Current Electricity Crisis in South Africa Affected the Development of Renewable Energy within the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programmes?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Sophie Jahns; [2023]
    Keywords : South Africa; Electricity Crisis; Energy Insecurity; Renewables; IPP; Eskom; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the effects of South Africa’s electricity crisis on the government-driven development of renewable energy from 2007 to 2023 by testing the applicability of the energy security framework. The electricity crisis presents itself through regular electricity cuts, extreme power tariff rises and a lack of long-term sustainability due to the high reliance on coal and Eskom, the monopolistic electricity utility. READ MORE