Exploring the Factors Behind Somalia’s High Corruption Ranking in Africa
- Lack of oversight and accountability: Somalia lacks any kind of effective oversight or accountability mechanisms within its government, leading to cases of rampant misappropriation and embezzlement.
- Widespread bribery: Bribery and influence peddling are common practices in Somalia due to the weak rule of law and lack of enforcement.
- Political interference: Political interference from powerful individuals and groups has caused corruption to persist as these actors are often above the law.
- Weak governance institutions:Somalia has weak governance institutions that cannot effectively address corruption due to inadequate resources and capacity.
- Lack of transparency: Transparency is lacking in almost all aspects of governance in Somalia, including decisions about resource allocations, public funds, contracts awarded for services, and public appointments made by officials.