Publication: The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption
Date
2006
ISSN
Published
2006
Author(s)
Stapenhurst, Rick
Johnston, Niall
Pelizzo, Riccardo
Abstract
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.
Citation
“Stapenhurst, Rick; Johnston, Niall; Pelizzo, Riccardo. 2006. The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption. WBI Development Studies. © Washington, DC: World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/7106 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”