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Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine: Overview of corruption and anti corruption

In all Eastern Partnership countries, patronage networks are highly influential in state institutions. None of these countries have fully achieved strong or independent integrity systems. However, there are encouraging signs in some countries. Ukraine and Armenia, in particular, are engaged in ambitious and comprehensive reforms – brought about by strong public mobilisation against corruption. At the other end of the scale, there is little progress nor the political will to tackle state capture in Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Moldova. Georgia is the best performer on most governance indicators, yet still has some significant problems.

25 March 2020
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Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine: Overview of corruption and anti corruption

Main points

  • State capture is an issue in all Eastern Partnership countries assessed in the profile and continues to be the primary impediment to successful democratic transformation.
  • State capture in these countries has geopolitical ramifications.
  • The various revolutions and civil uprisings that have engulfed most of the countries in question have historically had limited impact. However, the latest round of civil mass mobilisation has led to the fall of some corrupt leaders and has installed new leaderships that appear more enthusiastic about reform.

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Bak, M. (2020) Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine: Overview of corruption and anti corruption. Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer 2020:3)

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Mathias Bak

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