Crisis Responses and Corruption in Vulnerable Sectors

The research aims to assess the corruption risks that arise in the use of emergency powers; in relation to emergency procurement; in and development financing during emergencies. The research will highlight the gaps in our understanding of these issues and determine what future research ought to consider to make actions taken during emergencies less vulnerable to fraud and corruption. The research adopts a framework for analysis that examines the regulatory and policy landscape and practices, focusing on four dimensions: people, processes, challenges, and interventions. The five selected countries for this research study are: the United States, the United Kingdom, Hungary, South Africa, and Nigeria; along with the World Bank as a donor.