The Cancer of Corruption and Service Delivery in Public Institutions in Developing Countries: A Thematic Review
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https://doi.org/10.58425/gjppa.v2i1.368Keywords:
Corruption, service delivery, ethical standards, fairness, public institutions, developing countriesAbstract
Aim: This study explored the pervasive impact of corruption on public service delivery within developing countries, examining its manifestations, root causes, and evidence-based strategies for reform. The primary objective is to identify thematic patterns that link systemic corruption to inefficiencies in health, education, infrastructure, and governance.
Methods: A thematic review approach was employed, synthesizing recent peer-reviewed literature and institutional reports published in reputable journal and institutional sources. Thematic analysis was conducted to extract recurrent patterns concerning the impact, drivers, and mitigation of corruption across diverse public sectors in selected developing nations.
Results: The review reveals that corruption significantly undermines public service delivery by fostering delays, increasing costs, and facilitating the misallocation of resources. In sectors such as healthcare and education, bribery and favoritism reduce access and equity, while procurement-related corruption leads to inflated costs and substandard outcomes. Key predisposing factors include lack of transparency, weak accountability mechanisms, political instability, and deficient institutional checks. Conversely, countries such as Botswana, Singapore, and Georgia illustrate that strong political will, independent anti-corruption agencies, and comprehensive institutional reforms can drastically reduce corruption and enhance service delivery.
Conclusion: Corruption acts as a systemic barrier to effective governance and equitable service provision in developing nations. Its persistence is sustained by weak institutional frameworks and socio-political vulnerabilities.
Recommendation: To mitigate corruption’s impact, governments must institutionalize transparency, enforce accountability, and strengthen anti-corruption bodies. Adopting models from successfully reformed states and tailoring them to local contexts offers a pragmatic pathway toward restoring integrity in public service delivery.
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