The main objective of this paper is to examine the progress of Lithuania´s combat against corruption. Therefore it is first necessary to analyse the current situation concering the corruption issue in Lithuania. The second part of this paper will put the focus on the measures taken by Lithuania´s government to promote Transparency. Further, the main impediments concerning an effective containment of corruption are identified before some conclusions are drawn in the last part of the essay.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The current state of corruption in Lithuania
- Taken measures to combat corruption in Lithuania
- Impediments for Accountability and Transparency
- Conclusions
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this paper is to examine the progress of Lithuania's combat against corruption. This will be done by analyzing the current situation concerning the corruption issue in Lithuania, reviewing measures taken by the government to promote transparency, identifying impediments concerning an effective containment of corruption, and drawing conclusions based on the findings.
- Corruption in Lithuania
- Measures to combat corruption
- Impediments to accountability and transparency
- Lithuania's progress in combating corruption
- The impact of corruption on Lithuanian society and governance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Lithuania's recent history, including its accession to the European Union and the reforms implemented to address corruption. The chapter highlights the significance of combating corruption in Lithuania, referencing the World Bank's assessment of the country's high level of administrative corruption and Lithuania's ranking on the Corruption Perceptions Index.
- The current state of corruption in Lithuania: This chapter discusses the prevalence of corruption in Lithuania, drawing on data from the Corruption Perceptions Index and the World Bank's report on administrative corruption. It also mentions the European Commission's monitoring report on Lithuania's preparations for EU membership, which highlights the need for continued efforts to combat corruption.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key concepts of corruption, transparency, accountability, administrative corruption, and public administration in the context of Lithuania's efforts to combat corruption. It analyzes the progress made in combating corruption and identifies key challenges and impediments to achieving greater transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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- Michael Hofmann (Autor:in), 2004, Achievements and Obstacles in Lithuania's Combat against Corruption, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/61990
