(May 15, 2013, ADDIS ABABA))--A new study says the fastest-growing sectors of Ethiopia's economy, such as telecommunications, land management and construction, are prone to corruption. A study conducted by the World Bank and the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission was made public on Friday.
At the same time, the study praises Ethiopia for its generally low levels of corruption compared to other low-income countries. Rupert Bladon of the World Bank says fast growing sectors are more vulnerable to corruption but that steps can be taken to reduce the practice.
“I think it needs a combination of efforts. I think you need strong regulatory frameworks, and also strong institutions and people working in those institutions helping to oversee the regulation of those," he said. "In terms of areas where you have large procurement, it's very important that there are transparent regulations that are being followed across the public sector.” Read more Voice of America »
At the same time, the study praises Ethiopia for its generally low levels of corruption compared to other low-income countries. Rupert Bladon of the World Bank says fast growing sectors are more vulnerable to corruption but that steps can be taken to reduce the practice.
“I think it needs a combination of efforts. I think you need strong regulatory frameworks, and also strong institutions and people working in those institutions helping to oversee the regulation of those," he said. "In terms of areas where you have large procurement, it's very important that there are transparent regulations that are being followed across the public sector.” Read more Voice of America »
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