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Local governance, corruption, and public service quality: evidence from a national survey in Vietnam

Nguyen, Thang V., Bach, Thang N., Le, Thanh Q., Le, Canh Q.·2017·International Journal of Public Sector Management
DOI 10.1108/ijpsm-08-2016-0128
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether higher levels of transparency, accountability, and participation have a statistically significant association with corruption, and whether corruption is highly correlated with lower public service quality in the context of Vietnam’s transition economy. Design/methodology/approach Using individual-level survey data from Vietnam Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index, the research employs an ordered probit model to test whether greater transparency, accountability, and participation is associated with lower levels of corruption. Moreover, district-level data are used to test the relationship between corruption and quality of public services particularly in healthcare and primary education. Findings Results show that a higher level of transparency, participation, and accountability is associated with a lower level of corruption, and that corruption is negatively associated with public service quality. Research limitations/implications The use of cross-sectional data does not allow the establishment of causal relationships among variables. Practical implications The research suggests that fostering accountability to citizens and non-state sectors and promotion of genuine participation from these actors are critical for the future anti-corruption agenda. Originality/value In developing countries, whether corruption enhances efficiency of service provision is highly debatable. This research contribut…

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Authors
Nguyen, T. V., Bach, T. N., Le, T. Q., & Le, C. Q.
Affiliations
  • National Economics University (VN)
  • Flinders University (AU)
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Venue
International Journal of Public Sector Management
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2017-03-06
Volume
30
Issue
2
Pages
137-153
ISSN
0951-3558 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/ijpsm-08-2016-0128
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W2587875726
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en
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Corruption and Economic Development
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Public Administration in Developing Nations
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Public Policy and Administration Research
Keywords
local governance, corruption, public service quality, transparency, accountability, citizen participation, anti-corruption, quality of care, primary education quality, transition economies, Vietnam

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