How corruption enables wildlife trafficking

Tanya Wyatt

Chapter 12 in Corruption, Natural Resources and Development, 2017, pp 154-162 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Corruption often thrives in contexts of prohibition. This chapter outlines the corrupt actors along the smuggling chain of the illegal wildlife trade, showing how various forms of corruption are employed to launder and hide wildlife whilst buying off and/or deceiving law enforcement agencies. As a multi-stage crime straddling national boundaries and seeking to bypass domestic laws, regulations and enforcement actions, the illegal trade in wildlife is highly dependent on corruption for its success. Emerging case evidence suggests a combination of approaches is required, including initiatives that seek to reduce consumer demand in countries that are major importers of wildlife products, and improved policing at global transit hubs. Keywords: Illegal wildlife trade, commodity laundering, smuggling, corruption, organized crime

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Geography; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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