We can safely say that widespread corruption is a sign that something has gone wrong in the relationship between the state and society. There is a mounting consensus among policy makers and scholars that corruption erodes popular trust in political institutions, undermines generalized trust in others, distorts political participation, and reduces legitimacy. However, as we will see in the following video lecture, political corruption, which unfolds as links between corruption and violence, is generally less often talked about.

This presentation will explore the relationship between corruption and human rights, with an emphasis on the impact of corruption on specific human rights.

You will find a powerpoint presentation attached to the lecture.

Lecture 1_Corruption and Human Rights.pptx

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