Abstract (eng)
This dissertation focuses on typical forms of corruption in Bulgaria and the historical development behind their inception. These forms of corruption will first be defined, and then discussed with relevant examples from various academic sources. The extend to which the term corruption may be applied makes it necessary to categorize these various forms in order to achieve a better understanding its respective meaning.
The social role of corruption, in addition to various others aspects (ethics/morals, crime, culture, etc.), will also be addressed. There are specific conditions that support the development of corruptive institutions and organizations.
Furthermore, Bulgaria’s development during and proceeding the years of the Transformation, in addition to the political transition from communism to a Western-imprinted democracy will be outlined throughout this work. Specific conditions and special phenomena pertaining to Bulgaria will be discussed in detail therein. Focus will be drawn toward the development of corruption in contrast with the mediocre measures created to prevent it. In this regard, the role of the international institutions such as the EU and the UN will also be examined.
There are international parameters that exist for measuring corruption. The (somewhat modest) index for Bulgaria will be objectively criticized and explained under the aspect of the seldom-used, objective “Observation”.