Corruption, Sustainable Development and Security Challenges in Africa: Prospects and Policy Implications for Peace and Stability (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development)

✍ Scribed by Kempe Ronald Hope Sr.

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 244
• Edition: 1st ed. 2023
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book sheds light on Africa’s development performance and dynamics arising from the interface between corruption and sustainable development on the one hand and the challenges that poses for peace, security and stability. Corruption also contributes to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism. Pervasive corruption networks often include politicians, civil servants working at all levels of state institutions, representatives of the private sector and members of crime syndicates. The consequences of corruption are detrimental in many aspects, such as undermining governments’ ability to serve public interests and eroding public trust in democratic processes.

Presenting empirical evidence, the book explains why corruption and the looting of staggering amounts of national assets undermine the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has a negative impact on peace, stability, security, the rule of law, gender equality, the environment and human rights. This makes the book a must-read for students, researchers and scholars of political science, international relations, and economics in general, as well as African studies, development studies, and security sector studies in particular, covering issues and themes on corruption, governance, socio-economic sustainable development, public administration and management, policing in an international context, police reform, and security sector reform. It will also serve as a helpful resource for policy-makers interested in a better understanding of the connection between corruption, sustainable development, and security challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Contents
About the Author
Abbreviations, Terms and Acronyms
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Focus of the Book
1.2 Definition of Terms
1.2.1 Corruption
1.2.2 Sustainable Development
1.2.3 Security
1.3 Organization of the Book
References
Chapter 2: Africa at the Crossroads: Moonwalking in Slow Motion
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Africa at the Crossroads
2.3 Moonwalking in Slow Motion
2.4 Concluding Reflections
References
Chapter 3: Channels of Corruption in Africa: An Analytical Review and Assessment of Trends in Economic and Financial Crimes
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Corruption Channels in Africa: Trends and Extent of Economic and Financial Crimes
3.2.1 Embezzlement and Theft
3.2.2 Bribes and Kickbacks
3.2.3 Money Laundering and Other Illicit Financial Flows
3.2.4 State Capture
3.3 Summary Analysis
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Revisiting the Corruption and Sustainable Development Nexus in Africa
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Corruption and Sustainable Development: Literature Review and Analysis
4.3 The Corruption and Sustainable Development Nexus in Africa
4.3.1 The Corruption Indicators
4.3.1.1 The Corruption Perceptions Index
4.3.1.2 The Control of Corruption Indicator in the Worldwide Governance Indicators
4.3.2 The Development Indicators
4.3.2.1 Poverty Rates
4.3.2.2 GDP per Capita
4.3.2.3 Public Debt
4.3.3 The Contemporary Evidence
4.3.3.1 Corruption and Poverty
4.3.3.2 Corruption and GDP Growth
4.3.3.3 Corruption and Public Debt
4.4 Policy Implications and Conclusion
4.4.1 Leadership and Anti-Corruption Institutions
4.4.2 Enhancing Asset Recovery
4.4.3 Emphasizing E-Government Implementation
References
Chapter 5: Police Corruption and Its Security Challenges in Africa: Kenya As a Country Case Study
5.1 Introduction
5.2 What Is Police Corruption?
5.3 The Nature and Extent of Police Corruption in Kenya and Across Africa
5.3.1 Perceptions of Police Corruption
5.3.2 The Bribery Menace
5.3.3 Criminality and Other Misconduct Abuses of Power
5.3.4 Recruitment for Sale
5.3.5 The Retention Vetting Realities
5.3.6 Super Cops: The Dirty Harry Syndrome
5.4 The Security Challenges of Police Corruption in Kenya and Across Africa
5.4.1 Contributor to Crime
5.4.2 Safe Haven for Terrorists and Radicalization Influences
5.4.3 Tourism Impact
5.5 Concluding Comments
5.5.1 Further Readings and Information on Police Corruption and Security Challenges in Africa
References
Chapter 6: Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Institutions: Overcoming Challenges to the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 in Africa and Beyond
6.1 Introduction
6.2 SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Institutions
6.2.1 Why SDG 16 Matters to Sustainable Development and the Overall SDGs
6.3 Progress on SDG 16 and Its Impact Relationship to Other SDGs
6.4 Challenges to SDG 16 Progress and Implementation
6.4.1 Inadequate Capacity
6.4.2 Poor Data and Information
6.4.3 Inadequate Delivery Systems
6.4.4 Insufficient Financing
6.4.5 Lack of Political Will and Leadership
6.5 Overcoming the Challenges to SDG 16 Progress and Implementation
6.5.1 Capacity Development
6.5.2 Data and Information Sharing
6.5.3 Improved Delivery Systems
6.5.4 Meeting the Financing Requirements
6.5.5 Enhancing Political Will and Good Leadership
6.6 Concluding Comments
References
Chapter 7: Reducing Corruption and Bribery in Africa As a Target of the Sustainable Development Goals: Applying Indicators for Assessing Performance
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Assessing Corruption and Bribery Reduction in Africa As a Target of the SDGs
7.2.1 Applying the Official Bribery/Corruption Indicators
7.2.2 Proposed Other Indicators
7.2.2.1 V-Dem Institute Indicators
7.2.2.2 The Ibrahim Index of African Governance Indicators
7.2.2.3 The ERCAS Index of Public Integrity
7.2.2.4 The ERCAS and CIPE Corruption Risk Forecast
7.2.2.5 Afrobarometer Survey Data on Corruption
7.3 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 8: Civilian Oversight for Democratic Policing and Its Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles for Improved Police Accountability and Better Security in Africa and Beyond
8.1 Introduction
8.2 What Is Civilian Oversight for Democratic Policing?
8.2.1 Extant Model Types of Civilian Oversight of the Police
8.2.1.1 Independent Investigation
8.2.1.2 Review
8.2.1.3 Appeals
8.2.1.4 Auditor/Monitor
8.2.1.5 Hybrid/Mixed
8.2.2 Benefits of Civilian Oversight of the Police: Accountability/Transparency/Independence
8.3 Key Challenges to Effective Civilian Oversight of the Police
8.3.1 Insufficient Political and Influential Leadership Support
8.3.2 Lack of Disciplining Authority
8.3.3 Inadequate Access to Documents and Information
8.3.4 Limited Budgetary Resources
8.4 Overcoming the Challenges to Civilian Oversight of the Police
8.4.1 Nestled in an Appropriate and Transparent Legal Framework
8.4.2 Sufficiently Funded
8.4.3 Fully Supported by the Political Leadership and Other National Governance Structures
8.4.4 Bestowed with the Necessary Investigative Powers to Coerce Police Cooperation
8.4.5 Adequately Staffed with the Requisite Personnel and Expertise to Fulfill Their Mandate
8.4.6 Operations Conducted Based on a Sound Strategic Plan
8.4.7 Robust Outreach Exercises Embraced and Implemented
8.5 Improved Police Accountability and Better Security Through Civilian Oversight for Democratic Policing: Final Summary Thoughts
References
Index