Corruption

The keyword Corruption is tagged in the following 2 articles.

The Political Returns of Philanthropy: The Case of Tammany Hall

May 15, 2012 - 2483 words | Political Science » Social Services

New York’s 1827 mayoral election was the harbinger for a new era in politics. Tammany Hall—New York’s democratic political machine—suborned thousands of immigrants to vote for the pro-Tammany ticket. With cartloads of Irish in tow, ward leaders... Read Article »

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Philanthropy Tammany Hall Women's Christian Temperance Union Social Services Corruption Insurgency

Major Development Challenges Facing the Republic of Angola: Completing the Democratic Transition and Making Government Work

April 5, 2010 - 2343 words | International Affairs » Africa

Angola today is framed by a history of violent conflict that has left the population far behind on all major indicators. Lacking a democratic culture, the country faces two significant challenges: first, the challenge of completing a long-stalled transition to democratic... Read Article »

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Angola Jose Eduardo Dos Santos Jonas Savimbi Democratic Transition Corruption Sub-Saharan Africa Civil War Land Mines International Development MPLA