Anti-corruption in peacebuilding practice

Abstract

Despite the vital role of anti-corruption in sustaining peace, the scope and success of integrating anti-corruption provisions in peace agreements has never been examined. Our study finds that, in the last 34 years, anti-corruption provisions appeared in 36% of peace processes. The terms are stronger in substantive peace agreements, and less robust in pre-negotiation, ceasefire, or renewal arrangements. Anti-corruption advocates will achieve the best results by targeting a range of negotiation channels.