A Context-Specific Study of Construction Sector Anticorruption Framework
Publication: Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
Volume 16, Issue 1
Abstract
The construction industry is one of the sectors with the highest number of corruption cases. Construction workers are subjected to a variety of corrupt practices in the course of their work. Corrupt practices have a negative impact on the construction industry’s growth and performance. Several previous studies have revealed a link between culture and corrupt practices. As a result, a context-specific study with a systematic approach to evaluating corrupt behaviors in the construction business is required. In this light, this study addresses the topic by developing an anticorruption framework based on the perspectives of Indonesian construction professionals. An elaborate approach was used in this research consisting of systematic literature review, questionnaire survey, and expert interviews. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify various aspects of corrupt practices in the construction industry. In order to contextualize this study in the Indonesian context, a questionnaire survey was undertaken to examine the extent of perceptions of corruption aspects among Indonesian construction workers. The synthesis of both findings was used to develop an anticorruption framework that was validated through expert interviews. The framework displays a robust system for identifying corrupt practices, challenges, and strategies for eliminating corruption in the Indonesian construction industry. This study helps to understand the underlying reasons and other aspects of corruption in the Indonesian construction industry. Understanding these aspects is critical in order to solve the rampant corruption in the construction sector.
Practical Applications
The study’s findings can assist stakeholders in understanding various underlying dimensions related to corrupt practices in the construction industry, including (1) general overview of corruption practices, (2) frequency of corruption, (3) forms of corruption, (4) causes of corruption, (5) impact of corruption, (6) mitigation strategies, and (7) challenges in eradicating corrupt practices. A construction sector anticorruption framework was also effectively constructed through a context-specific study in Indonesia. Practically, stakeholders can use the study’s results to take appropriate measures in eradicating corrupt practices and fostering an anticorruption culture in the construction sector. Theoretically, this study contributes by presenting existing corrupt practices in the construction industry and facilitating understanding of the interconstruct relationship of corruption in the industry.
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Data Availability Statement
All data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The author would like to thank Naomi Vannecia and FX Krissando Budiman for their help in the data collection process.
References
List of Cases
Decision of the Semarang Court Number 32/Pid.Sus/2012/PN.Tipikor.smg.
Decision of the Supreme Court Number 1857 K/PID.SUS/2010.
Decision of the Supreme Court Number 438 K/Pid.Sus/2021.
Decision of the Supreme Court Number 550 K/PID.SUS/2011.
List of Statutes
Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Indonesian Criminal Code.
Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes.
Law No. 20 of 2021 concerning the Eradication of Corruption Crimes.
Law No. 24 of 1960 concerning Investigation, Prosecution, and Examination of Corruption Crimes.
Law No. 3 of 1971 concerning Corruption Crimes.
Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption.
Law No. 7 of 2006 concerning Ratification of the 2003 United Nations Convention against Corruption.
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