Bureaucratic corruption in African continent

Abstract

The article titled "Bureaucratic Corruption in African Continent" by M. Azizur Rahman published in The Financial Express on December 1, 2012, examines the pervasive issue of bureaucratic corruption across Africa. It highlights how opportunistic behaviors, such as rent-seeking and bribery, are prevalent within administrative systems, often exacerbated by complex regulatory frameworks and weak institutional oversight. The piece discusses the detrimental impact of such corruption on economic development, public service delivery, and governance. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency within bureaucracies to foster sustainable socio-economic progress across the continent.