"Corruption by design" and the management of infrastructure in Brazil:
Reflections on the Programa de Aceleração ao Crescimento - PAC
Maria da Graça Ferraz de Almeida Prado
Excellent Dissertation Prize MSc Development Management (2015)
Abstract
A cyclical pattern of corruption and mismanagement seems to be installed in infrastructure in Brazil. This study examines how monitoring, funding and eligibility rules under PAC, the Brazilian "Big Push" infrastructure policy in place since 2007, may be creating opportunities for corruption. It finds that while resources, staff and human capital may have some merit in the explanation, policy design is the most important reason behind corruption in the sector. It argues that PAC contains incentives for corruption built in and supervisory boards, political opposition and citizens are key stakeholders to change the status quo.
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Corruption
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Infrastructure management
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Brazil
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Programa de Aceleração ao Crescimento (PAC)
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