| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 234 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword / V.R. Krishna Iyer -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Corruption and its impact on human rights -- 3. Corruption and its consequences for governance in Asia: a comparative perspective -- 4. Existing framework for combating corruption in India -- 5. New legislative and institutional reforms for eliminating corruption in India -- 6. The way forward: establishing an independent commission against corruption |
| Summary |
Corruption has become deeply embedded in the political and social fabric of Indian society, impacting negatively on human rights as well as on development initiatives, economic growth, and access to justice. Viewing corruption as a violation of human rights this work proposes the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy for its elimination, including the creation of a new legislative framework, a new and independent empowered commission against corruption, and an effective institutional mechanism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Corruption -- India
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Transparency in government -- India
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Corruption
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Transparency in government
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Social Welfare & Social Work.
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Social Sciences.
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Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency.
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India
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199081004 |
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019908100X |
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