Kenya graffiti artists fights corruption through his art, driving voters to the ballot booth: Kenya’s cultural diversity remains great strength for country
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.
Corrupt China Official Kept Twin Girl Mistresses
China dictatorship continued to be rocked by corruption scandals bordering on bizarre
China Claims Corruption Success But Many Sceptical
China political corruption among world’s worst as China continues economic growth – China claims corruption success but fails to solve pervasive system
Morocco Corruption Continues to Go Unaddressed
Stable Morocco corruption continues amid very poor public services after decades of rule by dictatorship – Morocco corruption continues unaddressed despite
Remains of Crony Capitalism of Mubarak Plagues Egypt
Egypt’s economy is very weak after decades of crony capitalism of Mubarak – If Egypt is to emerge democratic, its economy must be fixed
China Making Only Moderate Reforms for Politicians
Corruption and mismanagement harm economic prospects but China making only moderate reforms: Leadership could take lessons from Brazil and India democracies
Brazil Justice System Fights on Against Corruption
Corruption is highly dangerous but Brazil justice system in fight for deep changes
Dictatorship Defends China Corruption Victims Abuse
Citizens who petition central government soon caught in system of China corruption victims abuse
Somaliland Democracy Became Red Herring, Baptistery for Terrorists
Multiparty politics developed into destructive force in Somaliland. We are heading towards sham Somaliland democracy. Unless the National Election Commission is given an ultimatum to change the direction our democracy won’t be on the right track.
International Anti-Corruption Organization Meets in Austria
Corruption means trillions lost per year says international anti-corruption organization IACA