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Preventing corruption in humanitarian assistance: perceptions, gaps and challenges.

Daniel Maxwell¹, Sarah Bailey, Paul Harvey

¹Feinstein International Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA. daniel.maxwell@tufts.edu

|June 1, 2011

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Corruption threatens humanitarian aid delivery and public support. This study examines corruption risks, documents best practices, and recommends ways for humanitarian agencies to improve prevention and management.

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Area of Science:

Humanitarian Action
Anti-Corruption Studies

Background:

Corruption poses a significant threat to the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Historically, humanitarian aid has not been a primary focus in broader anti-corruption efforts, nor has corruption been a central concern within humanitarian aid.
The challenging context of humanitarian emergencies exacerbates the risks and impacts of corruption.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine perceptions and effects of corruption in humanitarian assistance.
To document best practices in combating corruption within humanitarian agencies.
To identify gaps in current understanding and propose recommendations for enhancing agencies' capacity to manage corruption risks.

Main Methods:

The paper reviews existing literature and case studies on corruption in humanitarian contexts.
It analyzes perceptions of corruption and its impact on aid effectiveness.
It synthesizes best practices and identifies areas for improvement.

Main Results:

Corruption can divert essential aid from intended beneficiaries and erode public trust in humanitarian organizations.
Humanitarian agencies have initiated measures to enhance accountability and combat corruption.
Despite progress, significant scope remains for further improvement and knowledge sharing.

Conclusions:

Addressing corruption is crucial for maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance.
Continuous efforts are needed to strengthen anti-corruption strategies and foster greater collaboration among humanitarian agencies.
Enhanced capacity building and sharing of best practices are essential to mitigate corruption risks.