Cultural specificity versus institutional universalism: a critique of the National Integrity System (NIS) methodology.

This article provides an assessment and critique of the National Integrity System approach and methodology, informed by the experience of conducting an NIS review in Cambodia. It explores four key issues that potentially undermine the relevance and value of NIS reports for developing democracies: th...

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Publicado en:Crime, Law & Social Change Vol. 68; no. 3; pp. 309 - 325
Autores principales: Heywood, Paul, Johnson, Elizabeth
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Oct2017
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