Transparency and Corruption in the Health Sector: A Conceptual Framework and Ideas for Action in Latin American and the Caribbean

By William Savedoff (05/07, SDS/SOC, En, Es)

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This paper was organized to evaluate and propose what could be done about corruption in the health systems of Latin America and the Caribbean. The paper defines corruption; reviews and classifies the forms of corruption found in Latin American and Caribbean health systems; presents a range of existing anti-corruption initiatives; and concludes with ideas that the IDB could use to develop new programs and activities in this area.

This working paper is being published with the sole objective of contributing to the debate on a topic of importance to the region, and to elicit comments and suggestions from interested parties. This paper has not gone through the Departments peer review process or undergone consideration by SDS Management. As such, it does not reflect the official position of the Inter-American Development Bank.

Last updated: 06/01/07