Corruption as Legacy on Occurrence Undermining Human Rights - An Exploratory Research on the Third Sector Response in Albania within Western Balkan Context

Abstract

Literature view to corruption as a form of abuse with power and procedures guided research design, and construction of the variables throughout comparative analysis of data, with purpose to introduce through this study a new perspective on the distinct role that the structures of the third sector play in opposing corruption in society. Data collection through quantitative and qualitative methods engaged 406 respondents (n = 406) representing 372 civil society organizations, associations, foundations and social enterprises. Considering Albania as the country in Western Balkan with an widespread corruption exposed from anti-corruption organizations and groups, conducting the study through an one-single nation setting provide a representative background to empirically based scientific conclusions on consequence of corruption to human rights and opportunities, as an underestimated consequence from the perspective of the social sciences.