Political Corruption in Africa

Extraction and Power Preservation

Edited by Inge Amundsen, Senior Researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Bergen, Norway

Analysing political corruption as a distinct but separate entity from bureaucratic corruption, this timely book separates these two very different social phenomena in a way that is often overlooked in contemporary studies. Chapters argue that political corruption includes two basic, critical and related processes: extractive and power-preserving corruption.

‘I recommend the book, given the engaging delivery of the case studies and the importance of better understanding of African political and administrative realities. There is much to be
learned from this vital text.’
– Christopher Atkinson, International Journal of Public Administration

‘This exciting and timely book takes issue with much of mainstream corruption analysis and especially with the disappointing record of the resulting policy advice, at least in terms of the undiminished incidence of corrupt practices. Focusing on the issue of political corruption, the essays in this collection manage to advance our knowledge about the general theme while providing valuable country studies of some of the highest profile and most intractable of such instances in sub-Saharan Africa.’
——里卡多·苏亚雷斯de Oliveira University of Oxford, UK

‘Political Corruption in Africa: Extraction and Power Preservation is a readable book, beautifully edited by Inge Amundsen. It is a major scholarly contribution and is a powerful book, based upon many deeply researched country case studies. A must read for any policy practitioner, investor, activist or scholar needing to understand how political corruption functions in today’s Africa.’
– Alex Vines OBE, Coventry University, UK