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: Received: 23 October 2024 / Approved: 24 October 2024 / Online: 25 October 2024 (07:40:30 CEST)
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Horesh, E. The Temporal Dynamics of Corruption in Decentralised Water Utilities: A Longitudinal Study. Preprints2024, 2024101960. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1960.v1
Horesh, E. The Temporal Dynamics of Corruption in Decentralised Water Utilities: A Longitudinal Study. Preprints 2024, 2024101960. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1960.v1
Horesh, E. The Temporal Dynamics of Corruption in Decentralised Water Utilities: A Longitudinal Study. Preprints2024, 2024101960. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1960.v1
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Horesh, E. (2024). The Temporal Dynamics of Corruption in Decentralised Water Utilities: A Longitudinal Study. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1960.v1
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Horesh, E. 2024 "The Temporal Dynamics of Corruption in Decentralised Water Utilities: A Longitudinal Study" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1960.v1
Abstract
This study examines the temporal relationship between decentralisation and corruption in water supply schemes across two large Indian states. Utilising a difference-in-differences approach and experiential corruption measures, we analyse the impact of decentralising water utilities from state to local government control. Our findings challenge the prevailing assumption that decentralisation inherently reduces corruption. Instead, we observe a significant increase in corruption immediately following decentralisation. However, this surge diminishes substantially over time, though a residual rise continues in the medium term. These results suggest a nuanced connection between decentralisation and corruption, characterised by an initial learning curve for local governments. Our research contributes to the limited literature on sub-national decentralisation and corruption, offering insights into the dynamic nature of this relationship. The findings have important implications for policymakers and development practitioners, highlighting the need for targeted support during the transition to decentralised governance.
Keywords
Water supply; local governance; decentralisation; corruption
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Business and Management
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
