Corruption in Kuwait
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Corruption in Kuwait is a problem resulting in political tensions in society.[1] Transparency International's 2017 Corruption Perception Index ranks the country 85th place out of 180 countries.[2]
Kuwait's bureaucracy can be biased in favour of domestic companies.[3] Public procurement process is susceptible to corruption, there are some ongoing investigations and trials involving government officials accused of wrongdoing in the procurement process.[4]
Anti-corruption efforts[]
The government has tried to reduce corruption and increase transparency in the public sector by establishing an independent anti-corruption authority and by strengthening the anti-corruption legal framework through several initiatives and efforts.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Country Profile: Corruption in Kuwait". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Corruption Perception Index 2017".
- ^ "A Snapshot of Corruption in Kuwait". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Country Profile: Corruption in Kuwait". Business Anti-Corruption Portal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
External links[]
- Kuwait Corruption Profile from the Business Anti-Corruption Portal
Categories:
- Corruption in Asia
- Politics of Kuwait
- Kuwaiti society
- Crime in Kuwait by type