The Republic of Lebanon

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This paper discusses public administration in the Republic of Lebanon,
noting that the system is widely known for its corruption scandals, its high level of inefficiency, as well as its weak ties with the people it serves. The paper then provides a description of the current situation of public administration there and discusses the issue in the framework of the "ethical problem-solving model".

Description of the Public Administration in Lebanon
Analysis
Decision

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"According to a 2003 Report of Transparency International, the most important nongovernmental organization following up on the corruption related issues concerning the countries of the world, Lebanon was place on the 78th position out of 133 countries surveyed in relation to the corruption index (United Nations, 2004). The same source indicates that the "numerous corruption cases on the Lebanese and international public opinion, (...) red tape in the administration and the frequency of bribery, not resolving corruption cases, such as that in the ministry of agriculture, embezzlement in Al-Madina Bank, and accusations of mismanagement in the Electricite du Liban would negatively impact respondents perceptions of corruption in Lebanon" contending that the most important element affecting the perception of the individual, as well as the general perception of the international forces accessing the country is the corruption and the lack of efficiency of the Lebanese administration (2004)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Goldberg, M.L. (2006) Promoting the Rule of Law in Lebanon. UN Dispatch. Retrieved 7 January 2008, from http://www.undispatch.com/archives/2006/11/promoting_the_r_1.html
• Hudson, M. C. (1969). Democracy and Social Mobilization in Lebanese Politics. Comparative Politics, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 245-263.
• Khatib, H. (2002) Reform minister announces code of conduct for civil servants. Lebanon Wire. Retrieved 7 January 2008, from http://www.lebanonwire.com/0204/02042002DS.htm
• Office of the Minister of State For Administrative Reform. (2001). Strategy for the Reform and Development of the Public Administration in Lebanon. Retrieved 7 January 2008, from http://www.omsar.gov.lb/english/StrategyEnglish.pdf
• Svara, J. H. (2007) The Ethics Primer for Public Administrators in Government and Nonprofit Organizations. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.

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