I would guess corruption mainly comes about because individuals can be in positions in power. Ie it is not a real democracy and the legal system is defunct? Just guessing, but if that is so, I don't think transparency would help. The bribes would probably never be entered into the computer database either.
The problem with knowing if corruption occurred or not is access to information, which was not possible earlier.
With RTI, officials have to provide requested information within stipulated time frame or face actions - including suspension from service.
But, this is pull model. RTI application needs to be filed to get information.
Instead it should be push.
All Govt. expenses, the authorization details for those expenses (who made it) and the reasons for making those authorizations (details of tenders received and why one was favored over the other), should all be made public. So that it is easier to find foul play.
All this is related to corruption in Govt. expenditure.
Regarding bribes, usually applications/files submitted to Govt. offices do not move if bribes are pending. Now one can file for information on why some particular file has not moved and if that details given are not satisfactory, one can use it to file a complaint.
