Daniela Osorio Michel

Percepciones y experiencias con la corrupción

Chapter in Edited Volume | 2024


  • Abstract

    In 2023, over half of Bolivians perceived widespread corruption among public officials, the highest level recorded by the AmericasBarometer. This chapter explores the drivers of this perception, including direct experiences with bribery, demographic exposure due to public engagement, and political attitudes toward the government. One in three Bolivians reported being solicited for bribes, with Bolivia ranking highest in police-related bribery victimization and second for public officials.
    The chapter analyzes the interplay between direct and indirect exposure, media amplification, and political polarization in shaping corruption perceptions. It also examines the consequences, such as normalizing bribery, eroding trust in institutions, and reducing satisfaction with democracy. Using statistical analysis, the study investigates how these perceptions influence democratic stability and attitudes toward governance.

    Published in

    La democracia en los ojos de la gente

    Publisher

    Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

    Pages

    77-107

    ISBN

    978-9917-34-066-9

    Location

    La Paz

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