These papers examine, in a range of national contexts, the relationship between democratization and combating corruption.

The 1990s have seen an upsurge of interest and concern about the problem of political corruption. At both national and international levels major initiatives continue to be launched by both governmental and non-governmental agencies. A prominent concern has been with democracy and the development of a strong civil society. The papers here collected examine, in a range of national contexts, the relationship between democratization and the task of combating corruption. Do the two processes complement each other or are they ultimately in conflict?

In the state we trust? - democratization, corruption and development, Alan Doig
democratization or the democratization
of corruption? - the case of Uganda, David Watt, Rachel Flanery et al
causes and consequences of corruption - Mozambique in transition, David Stasavage
the changing context of corruption control - the Hong Kong special administrative region, 1997-99, Jonathan Moran
combating corruption in Botswana - regional role model or deviant case? Robin Theobald and
Robert Williams
democracy, development and anto-corruption
strategies - learning from the Australian experience, Robert Williams
conclusion - prospects for reform in a globalized ceonomy, Robin Theobald.