Lithuanian experience regulating conflict of interest: balancing on private and public edge Cover Image

Interesų konflikto reguliavimo praktika Lietuvoje: balansuojant ant privačiojo ir viešojo intereso ribos
Lithuanian experience regulating conflict of interest: balancing on private and public edge

Author(s): Jolanta Palidauskaitė
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Vilniaus universiteto leidykla & VU Tarptautinių santykių ir politikos mokslų institutas

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the problem of conflict of interest and its regulation in Lithuania. After a short introduction of conflict of interest and related notions, types, and forms of conflict of interest the Lithuanian case study is followed. After a short historical review of such conflict regulation in interwar Lithuanian Republic period the analyses turns to contemporary legislation concerning this ethical problem. Lithuanian Law on the Compatibility of Public and Private Interests in the Public Service was edited three times what allows the author to distinguish tendencies and evaluate them in the broader context. The author provides a snapshot of the conflict of interest in codes of ethics of Lithuanian public institutions. The analyses of legislation regulating conflict of interest in politicians and civil servants activity allows concluding that behavior of civil servants is more regulated due to their role.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 3-39
  • Page Count: 37
  • Language: Lithuanian