Anti-corruption volunteering as a tool for strengthening legal culture

2026

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DOI 10.31489/2026l1/87-95
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Abstract

The article explores anti-corruption volunteering as a new and promising form of civic engagement that fosters the development of legal and anti-corruption culture in society. The author analyzes the theoretical foundations of volunteering, its historical and cultural prerequisites in Kazakhstan, and the role of volunteer initiatives in strengthening legal awareness and reducing tolerance toward corruption. The study aims to reveal the role of anti-corruption volunteering on shaping legal culture and improving the effectiveness of public oversight in Kazakhstan. The research employs comparative-analytical, structural-functional, and socio-cultural analysis, as well as an analysis of legal acts and international experience. The results support the argument that anti-corruption volunteering increases legal literacy, promotes values of honesty and transparency, and strengthens public trust. It also decreases tolerance for corruption and encourages social responsibility. The conclusion highlights the need for further institutionalization and digitalization of the volunteer movement, as well as the development of regulatory frameworks and educational modules. This will help transform anticorruption volunteering into a systemic tool for reinforcing legal culture and civic responsibility.