Tackling Corruption in Oil Rich Countries: The Role of Transparency

Ivar Kolstad; Arne Wiig; David Aled Williams

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Ivar Kolstad, Arne Wiig, David Aled Williams (2008). Tackling Corruption in Oil Rich Countries: The Role of Transparency. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2008:3)

French version: Combattre la corruption dans les pays riches en pétrole: Le rôle de la transparence

Corruption is a huge problem in many developing countries rich in oil and other natural resources, and is central in explaining why these countries perform badly in terms of socio-economic development. Transparency reform has recently been viewed as a key factor in addressing corruption and other resource-curse related problems. But what role does transparency actually play in tackling corruption in oil rich countries?

Tackling Corruption in Oil Rich Countries: The Role of Transparency

Ivar Kolstad

Arne Wiig

David Aled Williams

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