Browsing Faculty of Law by Subject "Accountability"
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An assessment of assets declaration by public officers as an anti-corruption measure in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Although corruption is a global problem, its nature, extent and consequences in Nigeria are alarming. Nigeria has a plethora of laws, policies and institutions that have been put in place by the government to keep corruption ... -
A critical evaluation of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Corruption generally is regarded as one of the most serious obstacles to development. It is endemic in many African countries and is being blamed increasingly for weak economic growth, high socio-economic inequalities ... -
Deploying transitional justice mechanisms as anti-corruption tools in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This thesis advocates the expansion of the field of transitional justice to address corruption in African states emerging from conflict or authoritarianism. There is a close connection between corruption and conflict or ... -
The external supervision of the municipal procurement
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Truth Commissions: Did the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission serve the purpose for which it was established?
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Since the 1980's, many dictatorships around the world have been replaced by new democracies. These old dictatorships were notorious for their human rights abuses. Many people were killed and tortured; and many others were ... -
The utility of King IV Principles on Corporate Governance in improving the state of accountability in local government.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Local government is often described as the cornerstone of democratic government and it is the level or sphere of government that is physically closest to the people.1 As a result, local government tends to have the most ... -
The wealth declaration system in Kenya: a Critical study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The culture of corruption is rooted deeply in Kenya. It may be described as an incurable infectious disease.1 Kenya has been ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. For the last three years, Kenya has ...