Overview of corruption and anti-corruption in Lebanon
Abstract
Query
Please provide an overview of corruption and anti-corruption in Lebanon, with a focus on the energy sector.
Summary
Corruption in Lebanon is widespread and permeates all levels of society, as reflected by the country鈥檚 global and regional average performances scores in most governance areas. Political parties, public administration, the Parliament and the police are perceived as the most corrupt institutions of the country. Partly due to political instability, the country has not established the necessary integrity structures nor are there indications of a strong political will to fight corruption. Lebanon鈥檚 confessional power-sharing arrangements fuels patronage networks and clientelism, which undermines further the country鈥檚 governance system.
Citation
Wickberg, S. Overview of corruption and anti-corruption in Lebanon. U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, CMI, Bergen, Norway (2012) 10 pp. [U4 Expert Answer 350]
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