In pursuit of policy influence: Can lobbying be a legitimate alternative to corruption in developing countries?
Thematic research group:
Public Sector Reform
Keywords:
lobbyism, corruption, private sector, political corruption
Nauro F. Campos (2009)
Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2009:1) 4 p.
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This Brief reviews recent research on transition countries which suggests, conceptually and empirically, that lobbying is not only more prevalent in non–developed countries than currently thought, but can be more effective than corruption as a means of influencing policy, if adequately regulated.
In pursuit of policy influence: Can lobbying be a legitimate alternative to corruption in developing countries?
U4 Theme Page: Political Corruption
This publication is part of the Political Corruption theme pages on the
U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre.
Project/programme:
Anti-Corruption Resource Centre U4
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