Nagornaya I.I. Peer review of the book: Corruption and Conflicts of Interest: A Comparative Law Approach / Edited by Thomas Perroud, Jean-Bernard Auby, and Emmanuel Breen – Cheltenham, Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2014. – 324 p.

Abstract: This article presents the analysis of the international collective monography dedicated to the means of counteracting corruption and conflict of interests, including those on the international level. The author examines the role of international organizations, including World Trade Organization, World Bank, as well as international development banks in achieving this goal. The research reveals the purpose of separate anti-corruption mechanisms, including codes of ethics, and effectiveness of sanctions. The authors of the book reveal the merits and flaws in the existing measures, and make conclusions on possible improvements. They study international documents, experience of the work of the international organizations, their cooperation, aid to countries, as well as practical realization of the principle of honesty in the public sector. The importance of improving the system of state administration, including overcoming corruption and resolving conflict of interests, determines nation’s ability to achieve economic success. This task cannot be solved without taking into consideration the international standard. Participation in issuing international loans of transnational corporations and partnerships takes the corruption problem to a new level, requiring its broad discussion and a proper organization of countermeasures.

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