Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet

Around the world, basic services are marketed as fast-track options for an extra charge. This model widens the socio-economic gap, especially in societies with a high poverty rate. Corruption in the respective service providers exacerbates the problem.

Corruption systems are still in place in many African countries. The African Union estimates that $140 billion is lost to corruption every year. South Africa is a particularly serious case. But the battle against corruption can be won.