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Ataka, Kingsley Osita (2024) Corruption in public procurements, resilience and the impact on the state economy (a case study of Anambra state Nigeria): a qualitative analysis. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.
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This study aims to perform a comprehensive analysis with a focus on corruption in public procurement, its resilience, and its effects on Anambra State's economy. The objectives are to: investigate the factors responsible for the poor performance of Public Procurement in Anambra State; examine the impact of Corruption, Theft, and Favouritism on Anambra State's Public Procurement; evaluate the effectiveness with which Organizations and Institutions combat Institutional Corruption; and explore the impact of Legal Frameworks, Willpower, and Procedural Rules on the Performance of Public procurement. This research examined the complex field of public procurement, using semi-structured interviews to extract knowledge from knowledgeable Anambra State participants. In this study, eight interviews with civil servants employed in the public procurement sector in Anambra State, Nigeria, were conducted using a qualitative research methodology. The study used the theme analysis to explore the complex landscape of procurement processes, with a strong emphasis on the critical roles of accountability, transparency, and legal compliance. The findings revealed that there are negative effects of drawn-out procurement processes, ambiguous evaluation standards, and ineffective practices, all of which add up to delays, increased expenses, and decreased effectiveness. Moreover, procurement procedures are rife with the scourge of corruption, embezzlement, and favouritism, which leads to unfair competition, financial difficulties, and lowered quality. The study unveils a spectrum of strategies deployed by organizations to combat corruption, ranging from bolstering accountability mechanisms to fostering a culture of transparency and moral conduct. These measures, which include compliance oversight, whistle-blower protection programmes, and explicit procurement criteria, act as barriers to fraud and strengthen the integrity of procurement operations. The recognition of legislative frameworks as guiding lights for procurement endeavours is central to the discourse, emphasising the need for a strong legal infrastructure. Long-term strengthening of procurement performance also hinges on the development of an ethical attitude via mentorship, anonymous reporting methods, and ethics training. In the end, the study emphasises how complex public procurement issues are and how important comprehensive solutions are. By addressing the root causes of poor performance, combatting corruption, and nurturing an ethical culture, organizations can chart a course towards enhancing the integrity and efficacy of procurement processes within Anambra State.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Supervisors: | Name Email Tan, Eileen UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Criminology > Crimes and Offences D History General and Old World > DT Africa H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Business Ethics H Social Sciences > Economics |
| Divisions: | School of Business > Master of Science in Management |
| Depositing User: | Ciara O'Brien |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Jun 2025 13:28 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Jun 2025 13:28 |
| URI: | https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7810 |
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