RT Article
T1 Building a clean government in Turkey: pillars, perils, and prospects
JF Crime, law and social change
VO 49
IS 3
SP 185
OP 203
A1 Acar, Muhittin
A1 Emek, Uğur
A2 Emek, Uğur
LA English
YR 2008
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1882077830
AB Corruption is a serious and enduring problem in Turkey. As such, a series of sustained and synchronized actions are needed to promote integrity, and to prevent and punish corrupt practices in public life. In most recent years, subsequent cabinets have promulgated a set of laws, regulations, and measures in the name of fighting against corruption. Yet, building a clean government remains as a daunting, if not insurmountable, task for policy makers and the public at large in Turkey. The current paper begins with a brief introduction, summarizing the need for new, more effective anti-corruption policies and practices in the country. Then, it succinctly describes and assesses the main ‘pillars’ of the ‘national integrity system.’ The paper moves on to identify and evaluate the chief ‘perils,’ challenges and risks associated with efforts aiming to contribute to integrity, transparency and accountability in Turkish society. Finally, the paper discusses the ‘prospects’ for building a clean government in Turkey in the near future. Among the issues brought to the present debate are: the need for a credible commitment by the ruling elites for establishing a well-functioning integrity regime; effective coordination and collaboration among a wide range of institutional actors; developing a set of coherent principles and policies; and creating capacity to prevent, prosecute, and punish corrupt behaviors. It is also argued that building a clean government in Turkey requires a strong and sustainable coalition among the clean, the competent, and the competitive.
NO Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 201-203
K1 Corrupt Practice
K1 Corruption Perception Index
K1 Integrity Regime
K1 Political Party
K1 Turkish Society
DO 10.1007/s10611-007-9094-0