Corruption risks and risk assessment processes among civil society organizations: A study of five organizations in Kampala, Uganda
2024 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
This thesis examines the internal corruption risk assessment processes employed by civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kampala, Uganda. Corruption poses significant challenges to social and economic development, particularly in developing nations like Uganda, where it undermines public trust and impedes progress. CSOs play a pivotal role in addressing these issues by promoting transparency and accountability. Through qualitative interviews and document reviews with five organizations, this study investigates the frameworks and methods CSOs use to identify, assess, and mitigate internal corruption risks. The six-step risk assessment model by Rausand & Haugen (2020) was used as a guiding framework to analyze these processes. Key findings reveal diverse approaches: some CSOs employ structured and regularly updated risk assessments, while others rely on informal or outdated practices. Notably, none of the CSOs specifically focus on corruption risk assessment; instead, corruption is embedded within broader, general risk assessments. The study finds that limited funding, expertise, and external pressures significantly hinder CSOs' ability to conduct comprehensive assessments. Despite these challenges, CSOs demonstrate a common commitment to combating corruption, often driven by organizational values rather than formal structures. This study highlights the need for adaptable risk assessment frameworks that align with the varying capacities of CSOs, suggesting that improvements in documentation, transparency, and resource allocation could strengthen their anti-corruption efforts. The study contributes to a better understanding of risk management in Uganda’s civil society and offers recommendations to enhance their organizational integrity and effectiveness in anti-corruption initiatives.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 62
Keywords [en]
corruption, risks, risk assessments, civil society organizations, Uganda
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-46115OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-46115DiVA, id: diva2:1917580
Subject / course
Decision, risk and policy analysis
Educational program
Decision, risk och policy analysis - master’s programme (one year)
Supervisors
Examiners
2024-12-032024-12-032025-10-02Bibliographically approved