Criminalization and the state

As Russia moved from a state controlled economy and state ownership of industries and natural resources, no regulatory infrastructure was put in place to oversee privatisation and business transactions. Nor did western governments or businesspersons advising Russian enterprises in the process of privatisation provide proposals for methods to limit or regulate the flow of resources from state to private ownership. For this reason, many commentators believe that the problematic transition in Russia has been in part the responsibility of western advisers who failed to understand the full context and ramifications of the transition. Moreover, unfortunately, the unregulated “transition” in Russia occurred in an environment conducive to the development of organized crime.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions