TY - BOOK AU - Hope,Sr,Kempe Ronald TI - Corruption and Governance in Africa: Swaziland, Kenya, Nigeria SN - 9783319501918 U1 - 320.96 HOP PY - 2017/// CY - Switzerland PB - Springer Nature. KW - Comparative politics KW - Economic development KW - International organization KW - Public administration KW - Public policy KW - African Politics KW - Comparative Politics KW - Development Studies KW - International Organization KW - Public Administration KW - Public Policy N2 - This volume analyzes the corruption phenomenon in Africa and how to combat it from a governance perspective with illustrated case studies from three of the most corrupt of those nations covering, respectively, the Southern Africa region (Swaziland); the Eastern Africa region (Kenya); and the Western Africa region (Nigeria). Drawing on the available data, research literature, and field practice experience, the nature and extent of corruption are identified; the factors influencing the causes and determining the consequences of corruption are delineated; measures that have been put in place to control corruption are outlined and discussed; and new policy solutions are proposed and advocated to more effectively control the corruption menace in Africa ER -