Grand corruption in Burundi: a collective action problem which poses major challenges for governance reforms

Gervais Rufyikiri

No 2016.08, IOB Working Papers from Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB)

Abstract: This study contributes to understanding the extent of corruption in Burundi, and its consequences for political and economic governance. The last decade, corruption in Burundi was rampant and systemic. It generated political tensions between the state and citizens, it undermined economic development efforts and good governance reforms. Grand corruption involving the ruling party, senior political and administrative officials has induced politicization within the public sector which in turn led to the malfunctioning of anti-corruption institutions, thwarting good governance reforms including the fight against corruption. Corruption is a major factor of instability in Burundi and must be addressed, not as a «principal/agent» problem, but rather as a collective action problem. Some possible actions are proposed in the conclusion.

Keywords: Burundi; corruption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2016-03
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