The complexity of corruption and recent trends in information technology for combating corruption in India
| Autor: | S. Sri Sakuntala, Srinivas Sarakanam, Avinash Dhavan, Rashi Taggar, Garima Kohli |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Public Administration and Policy, Vol 27, Iss 2, Pp 126-139 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2517-679X 1727-2645 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/PAP-05-2023-0058/full/pdf |
| Popis: | Purpose – The paper examines the recent trends in information technology for combating corruption and its impact on the Indian economy. It further explores how technology is being used to tackle corruption in India and the resulting economic benefits. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology encompasses qualitative analysis to investigate corruption comprehensively. It involves content analysis of corruption-related documents, case studies, and expert interviews. Recent information technological advancements are explored, including blockchain and AI, for their anti-corruption potential. Findings – This study reveals that the negative impacts of corruption on society include reduced economic growth, weakened institutions, and decreased public trust in government. Various technological advancements such as e-governance, blockchain, AI, and big data analytics have been implemented to enhance transparency and accountability in government processes. Special cases and examples of application of such technology tools and techniques adopted by the organizations to control corruption are discussed. Originality/value – This paper highlights the need for legal reforms, institutional strengthening, and awareness-raising campaigns to complement technological advancements in the fight against corruption. |
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