Corruption in Sudan is substantial, as it is considered one of the most corrupt nations in the world. On the 2010 World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, on one hundred point scale, it scored in the single digits in every category, including 0.9 for political stability, 6.2 for rule of law, 7.2 for regulatory quality, 6.7 for government effectiveness, and 4.3 for control of corruption.[1] In 2011 Freedom House named Sudan as one of the worst nations for human rights.[1]
Sudan presents one of the most challenging business environments in the world.[2] Sectors where foreign investments are concentrated, such as construction and transportation, are recognized worldwide as being very prone to corruption. Corruption exists in every sector of the economy and in every level of the Sudanese government. It takes the form of "financial and political corruption, nepotism, and misuse of power".[1] According to the Sudan Democracy First Group, petty corruption is pervasive for citizens seeking government services.[3]
One source notes the ubiquity in Sudan of "petty and grand corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and a system of political patronage well entrenched within the fabrics of society", and that the effects of corruption are often obfuscated by constant instability. While patronage negatively affects businesses, police and military corruption infringe on civil rights.[1]
In recent years, Sudan has enjoyed rapid economic growth, mainly owing to its natural resources, including several high-demand natural resources, increasing the opportunities for corruption.[1]
- ^ a b c d e "Corruption and anti-corruption in Sudan" (PDF). Transparency International.
- ^ "Sudan Corruption Profile". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "About Corruption Watch". Sudan Democracy First Group. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.