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Pillars of integrity : the importance of supreme audit institutions in curbing corruption

Title
Pillars of integrity : the importance of supreme audit institutions in curbing corruption / Kenneth M. Dye and Rick Stapenhurst.
Author
Dye, Kenneth M.
Publication
Washington, D.C. : Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, 1998.

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Additional Authors
  • Stapenhurst, Rick.
  • World Bank Institute.
Description
vii, 26 p. : ill.; 28 cm.
Summary
"Building strong institutions is a central challenge of development and is a key to controlling corruption. Among public institutions, the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) play a critical role, as they help promote sound financial management and thus accountable and transparent government ... This paper discusses the role of SAIs in promoting accountability and transparency withing government, considers some of the factors making for effective SAIs and highlights the linkages between the audit institutions and other 'pillar of integrity,' notably the media and Parliament."
Series Statement
WBI working papers
Alternative Title
Importance of supreme audit institutions in curbing corruption
Subject
  • Political corruption > Prevention
  • Auditing > Law and legislation
  • Institution building
Note
  • "Stock no. 37133"--P. 4 of cover.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 23-25).
Call Number
JBF 99-1168
OCLC
42292822
Author
Dye, Kenneth M.
Title
Pillars of integrity : the importance of supreme audit institutions in curbing corruption / Kenneth M. Dye and Rick Stapenhurst.
Imprint
Washington, D.C. : Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, 1998.
Series
WBI working papers
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 23-25).
Added Author
Stapenhurst, Rick.
World Bank Institute.
Research Call Number
JBF 99-1168
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