The Impact of Good Governance Indicators and Government Size on Corruption in BRICS Countries and Iran

The Impact of Good Governance Indicators and Government Size on Corruption in BRICS Countries and Iran
Article type: Quantitative research
Authors: Mehdi Fadaei, Farid Gholipour-Moghadam, Saeed Ghaffari
Source: Public Management Outlook Quarterly (Cheshm-andaz-e Modiriyat-e Dolati)
Volume: 8
Issue: 32
Date: Winter 1396 (2017–18)

About the article
This article analyzes the relationship between good governance indicators, government size, and corruption levels in BRICS countries and Iran. Using quantitative methods and statistical data, the researchers examine how governance quality and the scope of government affect corruption. The main aim is to identify key factors in reducing corruption and assess the role of governance mechanisms in emerging economies.
The findings indicate that good governance—including transparency, accountability, and policy effectiveness—plays a significant role in reducing corruption, and that more coherent and efficient state structures are associated with lower corruption risks. However, government size alone does not guarantee lower corruption; the interaction between governance indicators and institutional capacity is more important.
The article pays particular attention to the experiences of Iran and BRICS countries and shows that strengthening governance indicators can serve as an effective tool to curb corruption in emerging economies. The results provide guidance for policymakers in designing anti-corruption mechanisms and improving public management quality within the economic and political context of BRICS.