Understanding the intricate dynamics between corruption and democracy is crucial in addressing governance challenges worldwide. In a recent episode of KickBack – The Global Anticorruption Podcast, Marcia Grimes and Monika Bauhr delve into this complex relationship, shedding light on the mechanisms that sustain corruption and the efforts needed to promote accountability.

Hosted by Liz Dávid-Barrett, the 123rd episode of the podcast brings together the expertise of researchers from the Quality of Government Institute, an organization dedicated to studying the causes, consequences, and nature of good governance. The discussion highlights the implications of transparency as an accountability mechanism, the role of elites in maintaining the status quo, and the relationship between women’s representation and corruption reduction.

Measuring corruption remains a persistent challenge, yet the conversation explores innovative methodological approaches that go beyond simplistic assumptions. By tackling these issues, the episode offers a nuanced perspective on the broader implications of corruption for democratic systems and governance effectiveness.

The episode is available for streaming on Spotify and SoundCloud.