Integrity Norms of Multilateral Development Bank Employees

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As funding agencies for infrastructure projects, multilateral development banks play crucial roles in preventing the occurrence of fraud and corruption. This research employs a mixed methods approach to investigate the integrity norms of a multilateral development bank. A questionnaire survey was conducted to explore two aspects of integrity norms—procurement processes and social interactions—among employees working at a multilateral development bank. A regression analysis revealed that more experienced employees displayed looser integrity norms in procurement processes relative to those who were less experienced; additionally, employees directly responsible for project delivery and those hired internationally displayed looser integrity norms with respect to social interactions. A qualitative interview with and a focus group discussion among the employees indicated that their more lenient approaches toward integrity norms may result from adaptive practices intended to produce effective project delivery.