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

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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.

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  • Rufyikiri, Gervais, 2016. "Grand corruption in Burundi: a collective action problem which poses major challenges for governance reforms," IOB Working Papers 2016.08, Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB).
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    1. Roel Dom & Lionel Roger, 2018. "Economic sanctions and domestic debt: Burundi's fiscal response to the suspension of budget support," Discussion Papers 2018-12, University of Nottingham, CREDIT.

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    Burundi; corruption;

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