Rob Gillanders

DCU

Dr Rob Gillanders is a Lecturer in Economics at Dublin City University's Business School. He is a former Irish Research Council awardee.

Workers wearing facemasks and gloves make a barbecue at a market in Wuhan last Saturday. Photo: Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images

The links between corruption and the coronavirus

From politics to economics, corruption has many implications for how countries will fare during the pandemic

Coronavirus • 06 Apr 20

"What we should take away from the recent investigation is that Garda management is taking corruption within the force seriously"

How corruption hurts the vulnerable

All countries and institutions are vulnerable to corruption to some extent, but not all take steps to punish and deter it

Corruption • 19 Jul 19

As we've seen in countries like Yemen, corruption undermines states and societies by generating political instability, insecurity and violence

Why corruption is a threat to world security

It's no surprise that the world's least peaceful states are also among the most corrupt

Corruption • 01 Mar 19

"There is a vital need for those at the top of Irish political life, and the civil servants who support them, to take transparency and perceptions seriously"

Corruption and "the tone at the top"

As well as actually not being corrupt, Irish officials and leaders owe it to us that they do not do anything that might appear dirty

Corruption • 22 Oct 18

"In New Zealand, it takes one procedure and half a day to start a business, but it takes 20 procedures and 230 days in Venezuela, the worst performing economy in terms of starting a business"

Why do some countries have more red tape than others?

Red tape and burdensome regulations are a huge cost for businesses and individuals and have an impact on a country's reputation

Business • 15 Aug 18

Don't stop the presses: the importance of press freedom

Press freedom helps to shape fundamentally important processes in our societies and protects us from bad political actors

Media • 10 May 18

A message from Uganda about the use of public power for private gain

Power, corruption and lies

Opinion: there are many reasons why corruption is bad for a country such as how it distorts policy decisions, discourages investment and causes reputational damage

Corruption • 13 Dec 17

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