Transnational Crime in a Global Community: The Case of West Africa

<p>This research project is an examination of the organization and behavior of criminal group activity in the region of West Africa. An assessment of the size, structure, and type of criminal enterprises crime groups are involved in are investigated. It is also uncovered if and how groups make use of corruption, the legit economy, and influence politicians. The environment in which transnational crime is able to thrive is also of great interest as the social, political, economic, and technological changes that occurred alongside the sudden trend in transnational crime activity are considered. The information is used to generate a discussion about the nature of transnational crime and why it continues to flourish in this particular area. Finally the question is raised if whether there is an alternative way to try and understand the reality of transnational crime and the individuals involved. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Justice Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2011

Author dc:creator

• Sims, Holly Joanna

• Capitalism
• Corruption
• Organized Crime
• Structural Adjustment
• Transnational Crime
• World Bank
• Criminology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2011 Holly Joanna Sims

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/45

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1044