Format:
Online-Ressource (xii, 263 p)
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ill
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27 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
0821367242
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9780821367230
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0821367234
Series Statement:
WBI development studies
Content:
In most countries, parliament has the constitutional mandate to both oversee government and to hold government to account; often, audit institutions, ombuds and anti-corruption agencies report to parliament, as a means of ensuring both their independence from government and reinforcing parliament's position at the apex of accountability institutions. At the same time, parliaments can also play a key role in promoting accountability, through constituency outreach, public hearings, and parliamentary commissions. This title will be of interest to parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, developm
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction: Parliamentarians Fighting Corruption; Part I. Governance in the Developing World; Tables; Figures; Boxes; Part II. Legislation; Part III. Oversight and Financial Control; Part IV. Representation; Part V. Corruption in Political Parties and Parliament; Part VI. International Parliamentary Links; Appendixes
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780821367230
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption
Language:
English
