Illicit Enrichment in the Public Sector: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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https://doi.org/10.21803/penamer.18.37.910Keywords:
Anti-corruption strategies, Corruption, Illicit enrichment, Public officials, Systematic reviewAbstract
Objective: This article aims to analyze the impact of illicit enrichment in the public sector. Methodology: A systematic review of the scientific literature on illicit enrichment and corruption in public administration was conducted, following the PRISMA 2020 methodology. Empirical and theoretical studies published between 2000 and 2023 were reviewed using databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. After applying selection criteria, 57 studies were analyzed. Results: The research identifies factors that facilitate corrupt practices and their institutional and social implications. It addreses the causes, effects, and proposed solutions from legal, public policy, and preventive perspectives, as well as ethical, social, and legal frameworks. Conclusions: The study highlights the need to understand illicit enrichment from a multidisciplinary perspective. It offers recommendations for future research and for the development of more effective policies aimed at strengthening governmental integrity and reducing social inequality.
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