Publication

This case study explores perceptions of corruption among beneficiary populations in Sri Lanka affected by the tsunami and/or the conflict in the country. It is based on a research trip in April 2008 and aims to inform strategies that seek to reduce corruption in humanitarian assistance. According to the authors, various instances of corruption were identified by beneficiaries interviewed during the study. Aid agencies therefore need to understand the environment in which they operate in order to identify corruption risks and implement policies that can curtail them. Table one summarizes some of the possible ways agencies can minimize the risks identified by this study.