Weak institutions to battle plague of Malawi corruption pose serious threat to good governance
Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.
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Arrest for Malaysian Whistleblower Who Exposed Corruption
Famed Malaysian whistleblower awarded for exposing corruption in government with arrest by police
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Guatemala President’s Corruption Sparks New Protest
Anger in the streets reaches boiling point as Guatemala President’s corruption charge shocks nation
Iraqi Reforms Against Corruption or Back To Dictatorship?
Iraq has been a hotbed of corruption throughout the political sector and feeding into other sectors of the government like the police force, accused of charging produce truck drivers who are entering Iraq $1,500.
How the Silanyo Government is Isolating Somaliland
Somaliland is increasingly in diplomatic isolation from its neighbours, its region and from international organisations such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the United Nations