Silent screams and muffled cries: The ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Papua New Guinea
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the key causes of and solutions to corruption in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and suggest ways for improving anti-corruption efforts.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper comprises a desk-based review of academic literature, policy documents and media.
Findings
Fighting corruption in PNG requires an understanding of and response to local political, historic, cultural and economic issues. In particular, anti-corruption actors need to pay attention to: first, the opportunities and threats associated with state politics; second, the structural conditions that cause citizens to support corruption; third, the role of non-state actors in causing corruption; and fourth, ensuring stronger legal responses to corruption that result in prosecutions.
Originality/value
This paper highlights key issues which anti-corruption organisations in PNG should address, examines state and non-state causes of corruption, and provides an updated analysis of key drives and solutions to corruption in PNG.
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Acknowledgements
Great appreciation goes to the two reviewers for their insightful comments on this paper. Thanks to Stephen Howes for his valuable insights and to Jon Quah for his comments and guidance. Responsibility for any mistakes lies with the author.
Citation
Walton, G.W. (2016), "Silent screams and muffled cries: The ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Papua New Guinea", Asian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 211-226. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEDS-01-2016-0005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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