Corruption in post-Yugoslavian countries - a case study of Serbia

The primary purpose of this work is to provide a general situation analysis of corruption on territory of the Republic of Serbia together with the mechanisms and effects of the anti-corruption fight. The work is concerned with the causes and effects of corruption across the former SFRY republics. Additionally, it focuses on its characteristics in different spheres of Serbian society. Moreover, it is determined to provide general features of the anti-corruption fight together with suggestions how to improve it. In additon, it attempts to give an overview of the widespread corruption on territory of Kosovo despite the lack of accessible material along with the proposed suitable tools and strategies to implement. Data for the work was obtained from the academic books, research analysis and case studies created at both national and international levels. Statistics used is mainly provided by the UN and EU institutional bodies, along with the national institutions. The empirical part was conducted during the year 2013. Its aim was to deliver results which would suggest difference in stances regarding the anti-corruption fight and its tools and effects depending on the type of the anti-corruption institution selected. Three institutions that participated in the research were an independent public authority, a non-governmental organization at the international level and an independent think-tank. Long and difficult fight against corruption requires both political will and public awareness. Moreover, this work implies many judicial, political and economic reforms. Accordingly, it is concluded that there must be ensured real consequences to corruption and increased dedication to no longer tolerate this phenomenon.