Catalog of Learning Activities

WBI Program: Governance
Activity Title: E*Learning – The Role of Parliaments in Curbing Corruption
Activity ID: GOV10-01-469
 

Contact Info

Task Manager: Frederick C. Stapenhurst
Email: Fstapenhurst@worldbank.org
Task Admin: Frederick C. Stapenhurst
Email: Fstapenhurst@worldbank.org

Date and Cost

Start Date: September 28 2009
End Date: November 09 2009
Cost: No Fees

Description

This course considers the role for parliament as a role model, legislator and representative in reducing corruption in a nation and improving standards for fighting against it, and the impact of corruption on social, economic and environmental norms. This unit attempts to provide an in depth definition of corruption by explaining how it manifests in the public and private domains in both administrative and political situations. This unit also explains what classifies corruption and describes the scope in which it occurs. Finally, this unit looks at the costs of corruption.

Objective

For MPs and their staff to understand why corruption is bad, how to avoid it, and how to develop rules and regulations to hinder its progress.

Topic(s)

Anti-Corruption

Participants

Audience: MPs and Staff

Target Country(s): World Wide

Site Information

Delivery Modes: Electronic Learning (40 Hours)
Locations: World Wide
 Languages: English