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Corruption as a barrier to sustainability

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates how corruption impacts sustainability in African countries. Using public databases, the research draws on the African Development Bank’s corruption indicators and the World Bank’s financial inclusion metrics. The findings reveal that as financial inclusion increases, particularly through the use of digital financial services, perceptions of corruption decrease. However, economic growth paradoxically correlates with an increased perception of corruption due to rising consumption demands. The study concludes that promoting financial literacy, along with robust governance, is essential for combating corruption and fostering sustainable development.

Source: Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development

DOI: 10.24294/jipd7931

Authors: Szilárd Malatyinszki, Zoltán Zéman, Botond Géza Kálmán

Institutions: Kodolányi János University of Applied Sciences, John von Neumann University, University of Applied Science Budapest

Language: English

Topic: Corruption and Economic Development

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Neumann János Egyetem