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Can Technology Save Integrity? Rethinking Corruption and Transparency in Emerging Markets

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This panel investigates the complex and evolving relationship between bribery, corruption, and information systems (IS) in emerging economies. As digital infrastructures expand, they introduce both opportunities to enhance transparency and new avenues for deceit and regulatory evasion. Drawing from diverse IS perspectives, the panel will examine how corruption, particularly in the form of bribery and digital deceit, interacts with technology adoption, economic development, and firm-level innovation. Emphasizing the dual role of IS as both an enabler and deterrent of corrupt practices, panelists will explore the strategic responses of firms operating in fragile regulatory environments. The session will highlight how digital tools can be leveraged within legal and institutional frameworks to combat corruption and foster accountability, offering insights into how emerging economies might harness IS for sustainable and equitable growth.

Source: Journal of the Association for Information Systems

Authors: Erskine, Michael A., Andrade, Mariana, Rodríguez Abitia, Guillermo, Faik, Isam, Moqbel, Murad

Institutions: Middle Tennessee State University, University of Georgia, William & Mary, Western University, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Language: English

Topic: Corruption and Economic Development

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7027272746

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