Corrupt Cities: A Practical Guide to Cure and Prevention

by H Lindsey Parris, Robert Klitgaard, Ronald Maclean-Abaroa, et al.

Book Overview

Drawing on their decades of experience in battling corruption around the world, the authors of Corrupt Cities offer a novel way to defeat corruption on the local level. "Preventing corruption," the authors contend, "can help raise city revenues, improve service delivery, stimulate public confidence and participation, and win elections." Corrupt Cities shows how it has been done, even in the most adverse settings, and how it can be done again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821346008
• ISBN13: 9780821346006
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Practical, Effective set of tools...

This book is a simple guide for those who are tasked with the eradication of corruption in their city (or nation). It is easy to read, has several very good examples, and breaks the process down into easily digested pieces.Definitely a must for anyone who is trying to make a difference out there !