Call for Papers – Special Issue on Corruption Regulation (2026)

We’re thrilled to announce an open call for the Regulation & Governance special issue:

“Regulating the Invisible: Efforts to Map and Control Corruption”

Guest Editor: Alina Mungiu-Pippidi (LUISS Guido Carli)
Deadline for extended abstracts: June 1, 2025

This special issue seeks to bridge the persistent gap between academic research and policy implementation in the field of corruption control. It is part of the Horizon-funded BridgeGap project and invites contributions that critically explore institutional corruption, anti-corruption regulation, and the transnational risks it poses—especially in and around the European Union.

Themes include (but are not limited to):

  • Bridging the de jure vs. de facto anti-corruption gap
  • Impact of regulatory frameworks like public procurement policies
  • Role of media freedom and judicial cooperation
  • Innovations in measuring corruption
  • Evaluating the consequences of policy failure

We welcome innovative methodologies, critical reviews, and policy-relevant insights.

  • Submit your extended abstract (1,200 words) to ampippidi@luiss.it indicating “R&G Special Issue Corrupfion 2026” in the email object
  • For more info, please find the extended call in the document attached and contact Elettra Latini (elatini@luiss.it)

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