A thought-provoking new book... The book is not a defence of corruption. Like steroids, access money promotes unbalanced growth, it notes.' David Rennie, The Economist 'This path-breaking study will ...

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The following paper draws on material originally contained in IMF Working Paper 96/98, "The Effects of Corruption on Growth, Investment, and Government Expenditure," by Paolo Mauro, then an economist ...

The following paper draws on material originally contained in IMF Working Paper 96/98, "The Effects of Corruption on Growth, Investment, and Government Expenditure," by Paolo Mauro, then an economist ...

Ghanaian journalists have been urged to lead advocacy and citizen mobilisation as part of efforts to fight against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and increase investment to the country.

Frustrations with Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party’s alleged vote-rigging have led to violent clashes and social upheaval.

The Economist also mentions the resignation of the former Minister of Tourism, German Cardoso, due to accusations of corruption, which he denies. The publication further reports the resignation of ...

Revelations of undocumented money raised on behalf of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have created the country's "biggest financial scandal in decades", said The Economist. As he struggles to ...