The politics of anti-corruption reforms and reversals in Uganda’s changing political terrain

TitleThe politics of anti-corruption reforms and reversals in Uganda’s changing political terrain
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsMuhumuza, W
Volume4
Pagination62 - 84
Date Published2016/01/02
Abstract

The article discusses the increasing levels of public sector corruption despite the NRM government’s pursuing of accountability reforms and anti-corruption policy strategies. It asserts that having an impressive legal and institutional framework in place to enhance accountability and control corrupt tendencies may not be enough if political factors are ignored. In the absence of exemplary political leadership and support to institutions that enforce compliance, fighting corruption will remain a far cry. The article further argues that in circumstances where the political terrain ascribes to patron-client and neo-patrimonial instruments to consolidate and retain power, curbing public sector corruption will be elusive. The article insists that fighting public sector corruption largely depends on political commitment and less on the semblance of laws, institutions and technocrats.

Short TitleEconomic and Political Studies

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