THE ANTI-CORRUPTION ECOSYSTEM IN ENSURING THE STATE'S ECONOMIC SECURITY: THE EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS

Abstract

In the current climate of intensifying global economic challenges and the need for digital transformation and sustainable state development, establishing effective anti-corruption mechanisms is becoming increasingly important. Consequently, the concept of an anti-corruption ecosystem — an integrated environment that facilitates interaction between all anti-corruption stakeholders and fosters transparency and security in the economy — is of particular significance. This article examines the economic significance of the anti-corruption ecosystem concept as a vital mechanism for ensuring a state’s economic security, and explores the evolution of anti-corruption strategies.The article aims to elucidate the concept of an “anti-corruption ecosystem” and examine its evolution in the context of the development of anti-corruption theory and practice to ensure state economic security.This article sets out the rationale behind the need to transition from a piecemeal approach to an ecosystem-based one in the implementation of the state’s anti-corruption policy. It provides a critical analysis of the terms “ecosystem” and “anti-corruption ecosystem.” The origins of the “anti-corruption ecosystem” as an economic phenomenon are examined, as is its significance in the modern business environment. The author has formulated a definition of this term as an open, adaptive, multi-level socio-economic system that aims to minimise and eliminate corruption risks and strengthen the state’s economic security. The use of an ecosystemic approach in anti-corruption activities is established as a natural stage in the development of modern economic science and public administration practice. The structural elements of the anti-corruption ecosystem have been identified and are comprised of institutional, regulatory, legal, informational and analytical, digital and technological, social, educational, and international components. The functional purposes of these elements are explained, as are the interrelationships between them, ensuring the integrity of the ecosystem’s functioning and its ability to adapt to new challenges. Particular attention is paid to the role of digital technologies, open data, and the synergy between human and artificial intelligence in creating an effective anti-corruption system.