Factors influencing the perception of corruption  (a multilevel analysis in Africa)

Many developing countries suffer high levels of corruption, which contributes to the divergence in economic development between more developed and developing countries. Corruption perceptions play a key role in forming a culture that is more or less tolerant of corruption, which contributes to its persistence. Individuals who have high perception of corruption believe that bribes must be paid. Customers will be more likely to accept a bribe if they believe many people pay bribes. The importance of this research is that it contributes to the micro-level research tradition by providing a deeper understanding of the factors that influence corruption perception.

What factors influence the perception of corruption? I conducted an empirical analysis using 2017 Afrobarometer survey data, focusing on 34 democratic African countries. The study finds that those who are relatively poor are more likely to have a high perception of corruption and develop an unfavorable view of corruption than those with high income. The study also provides the potential mechanisms involved in the perception of corruption, finding that individuals with high access to information through the media, and higher education have a higher perception of corruption.

Keywords

Africa, corruption, corruption perception, government, poverty, media

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18.04.2022

Publication date

13.09.2022

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24293

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GOST	Sewordor T. Factors influencing the perception of corruption (a multilevel analysis in Africa) // Asia and Africa Today – 2022. – Issue 9 C. 70-76 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://asaf-today.ru/S032150750021786-6-1 (circulation date: 08.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S032150750021787-7
MLA	Sewordor, Toklo "Factors influencing the perception of corruption (a multilevel analysis in Africa)." Asia and Africa Today 9 (2022):70-76. DOI: 10.31857/S032150750021787-7
APA	Sewordor T. (2022). Factors influencing the perception of corruption (a multilevel analysis in Africa). Asia and Africa Today (9), pp.70-76 DOI: 10.31857/S032150750021787-7

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