THE CORRUPTION IN
FRAGILE STATES BLOG

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Conflict sensitivity in AC programs: Preliminary research shows how AC programs can unintentionally fuel conflict

Conflict sensitivity in AC programs: why standard approaches might not be enough.

Drawing on invaluable lessons learnt, CJL’s Co-Director offers some useful Do’s and Don’ts for identifying social norms.

A writer and editor on the anti-corruption field’s communication problem.

Michael Johnston on the anti-corruption field’s stale language problem—and how it contributes to lazy thinking and ineffective reforms.

Martina Boguslavets offers a ground-level view of ongoing Ukrainian anti-corruption reforms plus essential reforms for reconstruction.

For AC practitioners, systems mapping is essential but also difficult. To lessen obstacles, Peter Woodrow proposes a scaffolded approach.

Nayma Qayum calls for AC programming that better understands the demand side motivations of ordinary citizens and the rural poor.

To do good without doing harm: Lara Olson calls for anti-corruption programs to embrace conflict sensitivity.

How should anti-corruption programs address police corruption? Riccardo D’Emidio calls for rethinking individual deterrence and punishment.

In a follow-up post, Scharbatke-Church and Chigas examine how peacebuilding can fuel corruption.