A SCIENTIFIC MODEL FOR EXAMINING THE COMPLEXITY OF CORRUPTION NETWORKS

Abstract

This research presents the TASP framework, designed to analyze corruption through four dimensions – Types, Activities, Sectors, and Places. Further, it examines the multifaceted nature of corruption within the public sphere, emphasizing how such practices originate, how they can be effectively measured, and the risks they pose to institutional integrity. Rather than treating corruption solely as a matter of personal misconduct or legal violation, the study conceptualizes it as a systemic and cultural phenomenon embedded within political and administrative systems. By employing the TASP framework, incidents of both actual and suspected corruption can be assessed with greater precision, enabling the formulation of appropriate preventive and corrective measures aimed at transforming unethical practices and enhancing public sector performance. Moreover, the research contributes to identifying the specific patterns, locations, and contexts in which corruption occurs, thereby clarifying areas of heightened vulnerability. Drawing on empirical findings, it ultimately shows that categorizing and comprehending corrupt behaviors in detail is essential for the development of focused and effective anti-corruption policies on the whole.