The Political Economy of Anti-Corruption Reform: Champions, Coalitions, and Backlash: Historical Antecedents and Contemporary Relevance

Key Points

• The article investigates the dynamics and implications of anti-corruption reform in Eritrea within a broader political economy context.
• Action research design focusing on historical and contemporary analysis.
• Review of verified scholarship related to anti-corruption.
• Identification of key institutional, policy, and theoretical factors in the African context.
• Highlights the roles of champions and coalitions in driving anti-corruption efforts.
• Identifies backlash as a significant challenge to effective reform.
• Provides insights into institutional dynamics specific to Eritrea.

Abstract