Theoretical aspects of the formation of anti-corruption policy from the perspective of public administration (based on the experience of developing countries)

Abstract

The article examines in detail issues related to the formation of anti-corruption policies and strategies aimed at preventing corruption, as well as establishing relationships with the public sector and management reforms. At the same time, the fight against corruption is defined as an integral part of the national anti-corruption policy and as such, which is a preventive mechanism for fighting corruption. The study is based on the examples of developing countries: Georgia, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Tanzania and Zambia, etc. These countries were selected based on the following criteria: the existence of a clear national anti-corruption policy or strategy; supporting efforts to fight corruption by international development partners. It is noted that anti-corruption measures should be included in a coordinated policy, and not carried out in isolation, and approaches to the fight against corruption cannot be limited only to technocratic solutions aimed at solving certain systemic problems. The article emphasizes the sphere of public policy and thus recognizes the political nature of anti-corruption work. In addition, the emphasis is on a strategic approach, which is becoming more evident, and the prevention and fight against corruption is not an end in itself, but promotes integrity and accountability, as well as the proper management of public affairs, which are key components of effective governance and important prerequisites for sustainable development. The authors prove that the development of anti-corruption policy does not follow a linear model, where implementation is a simple implementation of government documents in practice, and failures are mostly explained by the lack of political will, resources or understanding of the nature of the problem. The article examines the advantages and disadvantages of legislative directions for the formation of anti-corruption policy in developing countries.