Engaging the poor to challenge corrupt governance

Benjamin J. Lough

doi:10.1177/0020872808090246

Engaging the poor to challenge corrupt governance

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Abstract

This article summarizes four popular anti-corruption approaches, including universal legal reform, public-sector reform, social action and democratic participation. It specifically addresses how social workers can engage the poor in challenging corrupt practices, and cites examples where practitioners have been successful at implementing these strategies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	523-543
Number of pages	12
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	51
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872808090246
State	Published - Jul 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Corruption
Democratic participation
Participatory governance
Social development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Sociology and Political Science
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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Engaging the poor to challenge corrupt governance

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