Governance as an Interplay between Corruption and Polity: Conceptualizing from a National Perspective

Abstract

This study examines the notion of governance while corruption and polity act in a negotiated approach. It adopts a theory synthesis approach to design the research paradigm and brings renewed attention to governance from a national perspective. This study argues that corruption and polity collectively define the state of governance in a particular country, which might offer some new insights to the remaining parts of the world. The principal aim of the study is to bring relevant evidence from the literature to develop a solid foundation on governance from a macro perspective. Deploying a qualitative approach, this study highlights available literature on corruption, polity, and their connections to define the state of governance. From this specific target, we have initiated this study deploying a conceptual fashion in exploring governance which is shaped by the interplay between two loosely connected themes: polity and corruption. The outcome of this synthesis is to renew our understanding on governance to strengthen the governance mechanism whereby corruption could be checked through sound polity in action. The arguments presented in the paper are expected to be useful for regulators and policymakers as they prepare governance-related rules, acts, or directives in their respective countries.