Construction, corruption, and developing countries (English)

The construction industry accounts for about one-third of gross capital formation. Governments have major roles as clients, regulators, and owners of construction companies. The industry is consistently ranked as one of the most corrupt: large payments to gain or alter contracts and circumvent regulations are common. The impact of corruption goes beyond bribe payments to poor quality construction of infrastructure with low economic returns alongside...

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Kenny,Charles J.;
Document Date
2007/06/01
Document Type
Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number
WPS4271
Volume No
1
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1
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World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Construction, corruption, and developing countries
Keywords
corruption

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Kenny,Charles J..

Construction, corruption, and developing countries (English). Policy, Research working paper ; no. WPS 4271 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/571281468137721953

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