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The Impact of Corruption on Education

Ineffective public administration hinders the efficient distribution of resources for education service delivery. Already scarce resources are further eroded by wastage and corruption.

Corruption in the education sector reduces the resources available for schooling, limiting access and driving down quality, as well as reducing public confidence and demand. Areas susceptible to corruption are:

  • planning and school management - including manipulation of finances
  • procurement and distribution - particularly nepotism in awarding contracts for supply of school materials and fraud in contract execution
  • student selection and exam results - including bribery for admission to a particular school or academic institution, and exchange of money or other favours for good grades
  • teacher management, personnel systems and professional misconduct - particularly in the filling of vacancies, transfers and promotions
  • accreditation of schools and other academic institutions - including the payment of fees and other bribes to achieve accreditation or formal recognition.

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