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The paper examines the need for effective records and information management as a cornerstone ingredient in fighting corruption. By use of a literature review, it makes a contextual analysis of corruption and the significant roles records and information management can play in fighting it. In particular it gives good records and information management specifics for fighting corruption and concludes that corruption is a “disease” that needs a “vaccine” called effective records and information management (RIM). As a way forward, the paper recommends key parameters to consider so that RIM can significantly aid the fight against corruption.

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Effective records and information management as a catalyst for fighting corruption

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