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Corruption: the Polish perspective of combating it in light of the World Bank’s experiences
Corruption: the Polish perspective of combating it in light of the World Bank’s experiences

Author(s): Jakub Purchla
Subject(s): Politics, Sociology, Law on Economics, Socio-Economic Research, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie we współpracy z Wydawnictwem Naukowym Scholar
Keywords: corruption; World Bank; Poland

Summary/Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this article is to identify the main weaknesses in Poland in combating corruption in the contextof the World Bank’s experiences.Research Design & Methods: Various notions of corruption will be presented. This article will also indicate the mostimportant conclusions from a number of previous scientific studies in the field of corruption conducted under the aegisof the World Bank.Findings: Reducing motivation to accept or provide undue benefits is directly related to an increased effectivenessin detecting corruption. The World Bank also points out that one of the most effective tools in fighting corruption iscounteracting the legalisation of benefits obtained through corrupt activities.Contribution: In the Polish perspective, a positive correlation between a weaker, less operational state apparatus andthe frequency of corruption will be shown.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 47
  • Page Range: 61-73
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English