Without corruption - towards a knowledge society through europeanization and globalization [Articol]

Abstract

This article attempts to address corruption as a major threat to democracy, the rule of law, social equity, and justice. It undermines the principles of effective administration, erodes citizens' trust in state institutions, jeopardizes the market economy, and endangers the stability of state institutions. Corruption is a global security problem, long considered a major issue, but only recently recognized as a first-degree challenge to international security, to the extent that it is now loudly declared a gross violation of fundamental human rights. Developing a common policy concept for security and defense at the international level to optimize the fight against corruption involves creating shared databases and an institutionalized system of contacts to enhance and develop a new dimension of collaboration with in multinational coalitions; reforming sectoral services through institutional depoliticization; developing and implementing a modern concept of reform; introducing legislative and institutional changes; and improving staff management and training in accordance with international standards. The process of Europeanization contains the necessary ingredients to modernize the country and eliminate the fragility that makes Moldova unattractive to its own citizens.