The Anti-Corruption Plain Language Guide - Transparency ...
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Clientelism<br />
Definition<br />
An unequal system of exchanging resources and favours based on an exploitative<br />
relationship between a wealthier and/or more powerful ‘patron’ and a less wealthy and<br />
weaker ‘client’. 13<br />
Example in practice<br />
In Mexico, caciques, or local power brokers, provide peasants with plots of land, loans,<br />
security and a medium through which to sell their crops in exchange for the peasants’ votes<br />
and support, often using strong-arm tactics to reinforce their power.<br />
Relevant links<br />
—— USAID: Clientelism, Patrimonialism and Democratic Governance - An Overview and<br />
Framework for Assessment and Programming.<br />
http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/Pnacr426.pdf<br />
—— World Bank: Policy Research Paper, Democracy, Credibility and Clientelism.<br />
www-<br />
0wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/2005/02/02/000009486<br />
_20050202165259/Rendered/PDF/wps3472.pdf<br />
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TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PLAIN LANGUAGE GUIDE - JULY 2009
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