An Analysis of the Close Links Between Corruption and Organized Crime (Corrupción y Delincuencia Organizada: Un Estrecho Vínculo)

Revista Universitaria, No. 76, pp. 55-62

Posted: 4 Dec 2006

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Edgardo Buscaglia

International Law and Economic Development Center

Samuel Gonzalez Ruiz

University of Seville

Cesar Prieto

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Juan Craz

Independent

Abstract

This article provides a survey of the causal factors linking the growth of public sector corruption and organized crime. The framework of analysis presented has been tested within technical assistances by the authors in a sample of 45 countries worldwide. The need to enhance inter-institutional coordination among judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies is considered key when framed within the United Nations Convention Against Organized Crime (i.e. Palermo Convention). The piece also includes additional policy prescriptions, founded on best international practices, aimed at policy makers and judicial authorities.

Keywords: Organized Crime, corruption, governance, political reform, legal reform, judicial reform

JEL Classification: K00, K14, K40, K42, K49

Suggested Citation

Buscaglia, Edgardo and Gonzalez Ruiz, Samuel and Prieto, Cesar and Craz, Juan, An Analysis of the Close Links Between Corruption and Organized Crime (Corrupción y Delincuencia Organizada: Un Estrecho Vínculo). Revista Universitaria, No. 76, pp. 55-62, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=949090

Edgardo Buscaglia (Contact Author)

International Law and Economic Development Center ( email )

CA 01080
Mexico

Samuel Gonzalez Ruiz

University of Seville ( email )

Avda. del Cid s/n
Sevilla, Sevilla 41004
Spain

Cesar Prieto

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) ( email )

Circuito Mario de la Cueva s/n
Lomas de las Palmas, 52760
Mexico

Juan Craz

Independent ( email )

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