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This paper sets out to measure and analyze corruption risks, patterns of favoritism, and state capture in public procurement in Bulgaria. It draws on two main types of data: large-scale administrative data on public procurement and the list of politically exposed persons. The analysis rests on calculating individual corruption risk indicators (or red flags), such as single bidding in competitive markets, and creating a composite Corruption Risk Index based on these indicators. It maps the distribution of these red flags over time, across different regions and markets. The analysis finds that Bulgaria shows high corruption risk among other examined countries in the European Union, with weak institutions contributing to slow gross domestic product per capita convergence to Western European countries. The results point out that corruption risks have deteriorated over time. Combining suppliers' political connections information with public procurement corruption risk data shows that connections are associated with higher risks, in particular connections to local government members and state-owned enterprises. The large-scale analysis of buyer-supplier contracting networks points at state capture patterns where groups of buyers and suppliers repeatedly connect in high corruption risk procurement contracts. Such groups have gained more power and control over a larger share of contracts since 2016. Finally, policy recommendations are provided in three areas: enhancing data scope and quality, introducing a data-driven approach to corruption risk assessment, and improving public procurement policy and practices to reduce noncompetitive tenders.

Corruption.

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Driven by an international agenda, the act of 'rethinking' corruption has already taken place more than once in the past two decades, contributing further to a post-truth about corruption than to anything else. This book makes a clear argument in favor of rethinking corruption across any contingency and offers a forecasting method, alongside the latest generation of analytical, fact-based tools to map, assess and predict corruption risk. Mungiu-Pippidi argues that corruption is a policy problem frequently overriding individual choice, and can only be tackled by strong policy interventions, not by 'nudging' every individual into honesty. Chapters explain that corruption has not decreased despite unprecedented efforts because the international context presently creates far more opportunities for it than constraints: few nations, governments or international organizations have proven able to solve the social dilemma of corruption. Meanwhile, many countries, governments, businesses and politicians profit from a world order where integrity cannot be enforced and perpetuate the current status quo. Rethinking Corruptionwill be crucial reading for academics and students of political science, sociology and law seeking to understand the theoretical dimensions of corruption. It will also be an enlightening read for policy makers, administrators and practitioners looking to rethink how corruption can manifest.

Political corruption --- Corruption (Politique)

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Abus sexuels, concentration de la parole et du pouvoir, exclusion des femmes : comment ces faits ont-ils été rendus possibles au sein d'une institution née pour incarner la parole de Jésus ? Avec toute la vigueur de la colère et d'un attachement authentique au message évangélique, Loïc de Kerimel va à la racine du mal : l'Eglise produit de manière systématique abus et privilèges, car elle est fondée sur l'affirmation d'une différence essentielle entre une caste sacerdotale, sacrée, et le peuple des fidèles. Or c'est précisément autour du monopole sacerdotal, et masculin, de la célébration sacrificielle de l'eucharistie que le cléricalisme a fait système et s'est installé dans l'histoire. Tenu à l'écart des réformes, il a généré les abus de pouvoir qui gangrènent l'Eglise aujourd'hui.

Corruption --- Church polity --- Clericalism

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Lässt sich das deutsche Korruptionsstrafrecht durch neue Regelungsmodelle verbessern? Dieser Tagungsband stellt hierzulande weitgehend unbekannten Instrumente aus dem internationalen Werkzeugkasten der strafrechtlichen Korruptionsbekämpfung vor und geht der Frage nach, ob deren Übernahme ins deutsche Strafrecht angezeigt ist. Untersucht werden die Möglichkeit eines allgemeinen Korruptionsstraftatbestands, Tatbestände des Amtsmissbrauchs, das Delikt der unerlaubten Bereicherung (illicit enrichment), die missbräuchliche Einflussnahme (verbotene Intervention) und Regelungen zur Bedrückungskorruption (Concussion), ferner das Einziehungsinstrument der Non-conviction-based confiscation sowie völkerstrafrechtliche Ansätze. Mit Beiträgen von Prof. Dr. Stefanie Bock | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Lothar Kuhlen | Dr. Oliver Landwehr, LL.M. Eur. | Prof. Dr. Frank Meyer, LL.M. (Yale) | Dr. Kristina Peters, M.A. | Univ. Ass. Dr. Martin Stricker | Prof. Dr. Frank Zimmermann | Prof. Dr. Till Zimmermann.

Corruption. --- Criminal law.

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"Presenting the broad spectrum of interdisciplinary academic research on corruption, this essential reference book examines anti-corruption legislation, governance mechanisms, international instruments, and other preventative measures intended to tackle corruption. Including over 100 entries and adopting a comprehensive approach to researching and combating corruption, this Encyclopedia covers the key ideas, concepts, and theories in corruption law. Featuring contemporary case studies from around the world, the work analyses the intersection of corruption law and the social sciences, as well as various manifestations of corruption - including bribery in both the private and public sectors, embezzlement and criminal mismanagement, and money laundering. The Encyclopedia also explores the work of intergovernmental anti-corruption organizations, such as the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Convention. This Encyclopedia will be essential reading for students and scholars of economic crime, law and business, and regulation and governance, as well as for international regulators, policymakers, and politicians. Key Features: - Over 100 concise entries from 125 international and interdisciplinary contributors - Case studies from across the globe - Discussion of anti-corruption legislation and governance mechanisms - Exploration of preventative measures and the future of tackling corruption"--

Corruption --- Law and legislation