✓ How do you define CORRUPTION?

Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Corruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further exacerbates inequality, poverty, social division and the environmental crisis.

Corruption can take many forms, including bribery, embezzlement, fraud, influence peddling and nepotism. It affects all sectors and institutions and undermines good governance and rule of law.

It damages public trust and prevents fair distribution of resources meant for social welfare and development.

Political Corruption

Political corruption occurs when public officials misuse power for private benefit, influencing policies, laws or resources through bribery or favoritism.

Economic Corruption

Economic corruption affects markets, contracts and trade, leading to unfair competition, financial loss and weakened economic growth.

Social Corruption

Social corruption damages moral values, encourages unethical behavior and weakens trust among citizens and institutions.

Environmental Corruption

Environmental corruption includes illegal exploitation of natural resources, illegal land use and actions that harm ecological balance.

Private Sector Corruption

Private sector corruption involves unethical practices such as fraud, bribery, manipulation of accounts and misuse of authority.

Judicial & Administrative Corruption

This includes misuse of judicial or administrative powers that obstruct justice, fairness and transparency.