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The document discusses corruption in Burkina Faso, defining it as the abuse of power for private gain and categorizing it into grand, petty, and political corruption. It outlines various causes, including social and economic factors, and highlights the consequences such as economic hardship and unemployment. The document also suggests prevention methods and mentions anti-corruption instruments and actors in Burkina Faso, concluding that the fight against corruption is essential for societal development.

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Corruption in Burkina Faso - 105419

The document discusses corruption in Burkina Faso, defining it as the abuse of power for private gain and categorizing it into grand, petty, and political corruption. It outlines various causes, including social and economic factors, and highlights the consequences such as economic hardship and unemployment. The document also suggests prevention methods and mentions anti-corruption instruments and actors in Burkina Faso, concluding that the fight against corruption is essential for societal development.

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 TOPIC: “ CORRUPTION IN BURKINA FASO ”

PLAN
Introduction
 Definition
 Causes of corruption
 Consequences of corruption
 Ways of preventing corruption
 Anti corruption instruments and
actors in BF
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

Corruption is a global phenomenon and no country seems


to escape it anymore.
Undoubtedly, it constitutes a significant obstacle to
sustainable development, especially in developing
countries.
In Burkina Faso, corruption occurs in all sectors of
activities: public procurement, police, customs, town
halls, justice, private sectors etc.
The causes of corruption are indeed multiple.
Definition of corruption

We can define corruption as


“the abuse of entrusted of power for private gain”.
Depending on the amount of money lost and the
sector where it occurs, corruption can be
classified as
Grand corruption
Petty corruption
Political corruption
Definition of corruption

 Grand corruption

Is the abuse of high level


power that benefits the few
at the expense of the many
Definition of corruption

 Petty corruption

Is the everyday abuse


by public officials in
their interactions with
ordinary citizens
Definition of corruption

 Political corruption
Is a manipulation of policies,
institutions and rules of
procedure…
By political decision-makers,
who abuse their position to
keep their power, status and
wealth
Causes of corruption

The causes of corruption can be grouped into


the
following categories:

Social causes

Economic causes
Causes of corruption

Social causes
 Personal greed and dishonest
 Weak enforcement or absence of code of
conduct
 Punishment for offenders is weak
 Large numbers of people compete for
insufficient services like few school places/
civil service competition
Causes of corruption
Economic causes
Shortage of food and services
Unequal distrubition of wealth and ressources
Allocation of government loans to some
prefered individuals at the exclusion of others
Low salaries and wages in comparaison to the
cost of living
poverty
Causes of corruption
Other causes of corruption
Unnecessary long procedures(red tape,
administrative hassle/slowness)
Lack of political will
Lack of transparency and accountability
Abuse of power
Lack of independance of the judiciary
Lack of press freedom(medias play an
important role )
Consequences of corruption

o Tarnishes ( can tarnish) the image of BF


o Bringing hardship on average citizens
o Retarding economic growth
o Leading to poverty
o Discouraging honesty, integrity and hard work
o Leading to unemployment
o Causes hardship
o
Prevent of corruption

 Stiff punishment for corrupt


leaders and officials
 Confiscation of illicit wealth
 Introduction of civic and
moral instruction
 Rewarding honesty,
integrity and hard work
 Empowering anti-corruption
agencies
Anti corruption instruments and actors in
BF
In BF, we have many legal provisions that severely
punish corruption ( the offence of appearance act).
The judiciary and the control services are
responsible for implementing existing laws.
To these, we can also mention
High Authority of State Control and Anti-corruption
H.A.S.C.A.C (ASCE-LC)
National Anti-Corruption Network N.A.C.N
(RENLAC)
CONCLUSION

Corruption is a cancer for society, undermining


development efforts and jeopardizing the future.

The fight against corruption is a fight for everyone


and all legal means are good to achieve it.

We must all say NO TO CORRUPTION.


Thank you very munch
for your attention !

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