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Information technologies for countering corruption: analysis of the Costa Rican public procurement system

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Corruption has disastrous consequences for the well-being of societies. In particular, public procurement is a highly vulnerable factor due to the high value of its transactions. This research analyzes the role that information technologies can play in the fight against corruption. We developed a case based on open data on public procurement in Costa Rica to identify the main concepts associated with the underlying information system. The case shows the potential of technological tools for social network analysis to counter the complexity of corruption networks. It also shows the need for a rich ecosystem of anti-corruption data - preferably in an open format.

Source: Revista de Administração Pública

DOI: 10.1590/0034-761220220126x

Authors: Dagoberto José Herrera Murillo, Gabriel Valerio-Ureña, Gabriel Silva Atencio, Jorge Asprón, Alejandra Álvarez Alfaro

Institutions: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Language: English

Topic: E-Government and Public Services

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4362684465

FWCI: 1.011

Cites: 6

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10