Browsing CMI Open Research Archive by Subject "International Drivers of Corruption"
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Chasing kleptocrats' loot: Narrowing the effectiveness gap
(U4 Issue 2012:4, Research report, 2012-08-15)International measures to counter the laundering of looted wealth have not had a significant impact, despite their apparent strength. Evidence, including an original case study of Papua New Guinea, suggests that only a ... -
Combating illicit financial flows and related corruption in Africa: Towards a more integrated and effective approach
(U4 Issue 2011:12, Research report, 2011-10-01)The relationship between anti-money laundering and anti-corruption strategies is a key issue for developing countries. Corruption and money laundering cannot be effectively addressed solely by the specialised agencies ... -
Corruption and illicit financial flows: The limits and possibilities of current approaches
(U4 Issue 2011:2, Research report, 2011-01-01)This paper attempts to clarify the links between illicit financial flows and corruption, and how corruption may be tackled by stemming such flows. For this purpose, it clarifies the terminology surrounding illicit flows, ... -
Corruption and state-backed debts in Mozambique: What can external actors do?
(U4 Issue 2016:6, Research report, 2016-11-01)The average annual cost of corruption to Mozambique was recently estimated to be up to USD 4.9 billion for the period 2004-2014. Some analysts have entertained the idea that investments in the country's oil and gas sector ... -
Corruption and wildlife trafficking
(U4 Issue 2015:11, Research report, 2015-06-03)Wildlife trafficking is a growing global concern. It takes place in all regions of the world with those nations with high biodiversity being the source and the consumers of the wildlife as well as transit areas and hubs ... -
Extractive sectors and illicit financial flows: What role for revenue governance initiatives?
(U4 Issue 2011:13, Research report, 2011-11-18)Countries highly dependent on natural resources are among the most severely affected by the problem of illicit financial flows. Despite a lack of definite studies proving the correlation between higher dependency on natural ... -
Financial intermediaries – Anti-money laundering allies in cash-based societies?
(U4 Issue 2015:10, Research report, 2015-01-01)Many informal cash-based economies run parallel financial systems that are very different to the Western banking concept. Such countries are perceived to have a high risk of money laundering. Looking at Afghanistan, Somalia, ... -
Illicit financial flows and measures to counter them: An introduction
(U4 Brief 2012:9, Report, 2012-10-08)The most common sources of illicit financial flows are tax evasion and money laundering. Countermeasures include institution building strategies, international cooperation and information exchange, and fiscal transparency. ... -
Impact of foreign bribery legislation on developing countries and the role of donor agencies
(U4 Issue 2014:6, Research report, 2014-09-03)Legislation prohibiting foreign bribery has been enacted and enforced by several countries, notably the United States and the United Kingdom, but its impact on developing countries is poorly understood. An analysis of ... -
Implementing the illicit financial flows agenda: Perspectives from developing countries
(U4 Brief 2012:8, Report, 2012-10-03)While once considered solely a concern of law enforcement agencies; money laundering, tax evasion and secrecy jurisdictions are now perceived as important obstacles to development. Dealing with illicit financial flows is ... -
International anti-money laundering laws. Improving external accountability of political leaders
(U4 Brief 2010 No 4, Report, 2010-08-27)The full potential of anti-money laundering regimes (AML) as an anti-corruption tool is yet to be realised. At the international level, AML measures can provide a checks and balances mechanism for political figures who are ... -
La corruption et les flux financiers illicites: Les limites et atouts des approches actuelles
(U4 Issue 2011:15, Research report, 2011-01-01)Quels liens y a-t-il entre les flux financiers illicites et la corruption ? Comment la lutte contre la circulation de capitaux illégaux peut-elle servir le combat contre la corruption ?Autant de questions auxquelles nous ... -
La kleptocratie en ligne de mire: Comment résoudre les dysfonctionnements ?
(U4 Issue 2012:12, Research report, 2012-12-18)Malgré leur force apparente, les mesures internationales pour contrer le blanchiment de capitaux s'avèrent peu efficaces. Seule une infime part des fonds détournés serait interceptée comme l’indique le résultat d'enquêtes, ... -
Making development assistance work at home: DfID's approach to clamping down on international bribery and money laundering in the UK
(U4 Practice Insight 2011:5, Report, 2011-06-28)Corruption will remain a profitable crime in developing countries as long as counterparts in rich countries are willing to hide stolen resources. Working to improve governance in poor countries will only address part of ... -
Preventing the misuse of shell companies by regulating corporate service providers
(U4 Brief 2013:7, Report, 2013-10-28)Corporate service providers supply the shell companies that are commonly used to launder illicit funds, including the proceeds of corruption. Effectively regulating these service providers is one important way to limit ... -
Profiting from corruption: The role and responsibility of financial institutions
(U4 Brief 2009:31, Report, 2009-12-09)This U4 Brief assesses how banks facilitate illicit capital flows from developing countries. The shortcomings of the existing regulatory frameworks are discussed, and recommendations are made for donor governments on what ... -
Squeezing a balloon? Challenging the nexus between organised crime and corruption
(U4 Issue 2009:7, Research report, 2009-07-23)Corruption and organised crime are of great concern to the international community: while the first is regarded as one of the greatest barriers to development, the second is seen as a key threat to international security ... -
Tackling shell companies: Limiting the opportunities to hide proceeds of corruption
(U4 Brief 2012:10, Report, 2012-12-05)Shell companies that cannot be traced back to their owners are one of the most important mechanisms by which corrupt officials transfer illicit wealth from developing countries. This process damages these countries’ ... -
Tax haven or international financial centre? The case of Kenya
(U4 Brief 2014:8, Report, 2014-09-17)International financial centres are geared to provide optimal conditions for the financial services industry. They encourage activities that can improve a country’s economy, but they may also facilitate money laundering, ... -
Tax-motivated illicit financial flows: A guide for development practitioners
(U4 Issue 2014:2, Research report, 2014-01-06)Tax revenue can help governments finance development and decrease reliance on foreign aid. But tax-motivated illicit financial flows – tax evasion, tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning – undermine these efforts. ...