Rooting Out Corruption

Corruption is at the root of many social and economic problems throughout the world, especially in the developing countries – hindering their progress and perpetuating poverty. From petty bribes to plundering of national resources, it exists in many forms and manifestations. Corruption disproportionately harms the poor and vulnerable, increasing costs and reducing access to basic services, such as health, education, social programmes, justice etc., worsening inequality and poverty. Delays in infrastructure development, poor construction quality, delayed or shoddy service delivery, among countless others, are all signs of corruption we have become familiar with.