
Corruption undermines lives, societies, and economies. Students taking this module will learn why we must take fighting corruption seriously and develop the skills to do so effectively.
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Develop and Justify an Anti-Corruption Intervention – Design a practical, evidence-based intervention that addresses a specific corruption challenge, demonstrating an understanding of economic and policy considerations.
Understand Corruption and Its Effects – Define and critically assess how corruption is measured and analyse its effects on economic development, sustainable development, inequality, poverty, and gender disparities.
Examine the Causes of Corruption and Policy Responses – Identify key drivers of corruption and evaluate the effectiveness of deterrence-based and behavioural approaches to anti-corruption policy.
Apply Academic Insights to a Specific Context and Set of Challenges – Assess the nature and scale of corruption in a country, with reference to national policy and strategy.
Engage with Experts and Stakeholders – Integrate insights from policymakers, experts, and organisations such as Transparency International Ireland and the Department of Justice to inform anti-corruption strategies.
Communicate and Evaluate Policy Solutions – Effectively present and defend proposed interventions, engage in peer assessment, and critically reflect on the feasibility and potential impact of anti-corruption measures.
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