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write a note on corruption ,its causes, consequences, ways of eradicating ,etc.
Corruption is defined as the use of public office for private gain, or in other words, use of official position, rank or status by an office bearer forhis own personal benefit. Following from this definition, examples of corrupt behaviour would include: (a) bribery, (b) extortion, (c) fraud, (d) embezzlement, (e) nepotism, (f) cronyism, (g) appropriation of public assets and property for private use, and (h) influence peddling. Causes: Some of the biggest causes of corruption are greed and the lust for power. Consequences: Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes and perverting the rule of law. Corruption happens at every level of society, from the richest to the poorest, and contributes to a general lack of respect for the law. Corruption can be a major obstacle in the process of economic development and in modernizing a country. Eradication Measures against corruption must address the underlying causes and not the symptoms. Emphasis must be placed on preventing corruption by tackling the root causes that give rise to it through undertaking economic,political and institutional reforms. Anti-corruption enforcement measures such as oversight bodies, a strengthened police force and more efficient law courts will not be effective in the absence of a serious effort to address the fundamental causes.


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