Inelegant enforcement of anti-corruption laws and good governance: a persistent catalyst for coups d’état and poverty in Africa

Q1 Social Sciences
O. Olujobi, Oshobugie Suleiman Irumekhai
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to scrutinise the intricate relationship between the inadequate enforcement of anti-corruption laws and the application of good governance and the persisting prevalence of coups d'état and poverty in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a doctrinal legal research approach, synthesising existing literature while extensively analysing primary and secondary legal sources. Its primary aim is to scrutinise the intricate relationship between the inadequate enforcement of anti-corruption laws and the application of good governance and the persisting prevalence of coups d'état and poverty in Africa. The choice of case study countries Burkina Faso, Chad, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Sudan stems from their historical significance, regional diversity, data accessibility and potential insights into the interplay among anti-corruption enforcement, governance, poverty and coups d'état in Africa. Findings The enforcement of anti-corruption laws and the promotion of good governance are indispensable for democracy and economic stability; their suboptimal enforcement directly contributes to coups d'état and the worsening of poverty in African nations. It emphasises the imperative for African countries to consistently and proficiently enforce anti-corruption laws and adhere to principles of good governance, effectively and responsibly, to mitigate coups d'état and alleviate poverty in the region. Originality/value This study designs a model strategy for combating coups d'état and corruption in Africa as contribution to knowledge in the field of study.
反腐败法律执行不力和善治:非洲政变和贫困的长期催化剂
本文的目的是仔细研究反腐败法律执行不力与善治的应用之间错综复杂的关系,以及政变和贫困在非洲的持续盛行。其主要目的是仔细研究反腐败法律执行不力和良好治理的应用与非洲政变和贫困持续盛行之间错综复杂的关系。之所以选择布基纳法索、乍得、加蓬、几内亚、马里、尼日尔和苏丹作为案例研究国家,是因为这些国家具有历史意义、地区多样性、数据可获取性,以及对非洲反腐执法、治理、贫困和政变之间相互作用的潜在洞察力。研究结果反腐执法和促进善治对于民主和经济稳定不可或缺;反腐执法不力直接导致了非洲国家的政变和贫困加剧。本研究强调,非洲国家必须始终如一、熟练地执行反腐败法,并有效、负责任地坚持善治原则,以减少政变,减轻该地区的贫困。
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Journal of Financial Crime
Journal of Financial Crime Social Sciences-Law
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Financial Crime, the leading journal in this field, publishes authoritative, practical and detailed insight in the most serious and topical issues relating to the control and prevention of financial crime and related abuse. The journal''s articles are authored by some of the leading international scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, criminology, economics, criminal justice and compliance. Consequently, articles are perceptive, evidence based and have policy impact. The journal covers a wide range of current topics including, but not limited to: • Tracing through the civil law of the proceeds of fraud • Cyber-crime: prevention and detection • Intelligence led investigations • Whistleblowing and the payment of rewards for information • Identity fraud • Insider dealing prosecutions • Specialised anti-corruption investigations • Underground banking systems • Asset tracing and forfeiture • Securities regulation and enforcement • Tax regimes and tax avoidance • Deferred prosecution agreements • Personal liability of compliance managers and professional advisers
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