Why do we do as we do? How do we know what’s best? Reflecting on the methodological challenges of measurement in initiatives using digital technologies for combatting corruption
Mineshima-Lowe, Dale (2024) Why do we do as we do? How do we know what’s best? Reflecting on the methodological challenges of measurement in initiatives using digital technologies for combatting corruption. American Behavioral Scientist , ISSN 0002-7642. (In Press)
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Abstract
This paper discusses the methodological challenges in the design of anti-corruption initiatives utilising digital technologies. In particular, the focus is on the measurement problem. Using anti-corruption initiatives as case studies, two central issues that are raised: firstly, of examining and unpacking the rationale for how digital technologies are understood (and assumed) as useful for combating corruption. Secondly, identifying motives and drivers in within these anti-corruption initiatives. As digital technology is further employed in anti-corruption initiatives, it seems a good point at present, to stop and reflect on how and why such initiatives are designed with digital technologies. The paper concludes that there is need to include greater discussion about the underlying methodological challenges around measurements. It requires more openness in terms of the principles and the system of methods used for the selection of digital technologies and connecting choice to identified objective, and the role of measurement to the objective.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dale Mineshima-Lowe |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2024 15:55 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2024 10:10 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/53789 |
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