Egypt: Corruption and anti-corruption

This Anti-Corruption Helpdesk brief was produced in response to a query from a U4 Partner Agency. The U4 Helpdesk is operated by Transparency International in collaboration with the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre based at the Chr. Michelsen Institute.

Query

What are the main corruption risks, with a focus on non-financial corruption risks, in Egypt?

Egypt’s corruption undermines the country’s socio-political stability, governance and development. This Helpdesk Answer examines non-financial corruption risks in education, health, defence and local government. It emphasises the persisting issues of cronyism, patronage and opacity, particularly within the military and police. Additionally, it sheds light on a heavily restricted civic space and limited freedoms of speech and press.

Contents

1. Background
2. Extent of corruption
3. Forms of non-financial corruption in Egypt
   1. Abuse of power
   2. Trading in influence
   3. Abuse of functions and obstruction of justice
   4. Sexual corruption
   5. Electoral corruption
4. Sectors affected by corruption in Egypt
   1. Defence
   2. Education
   3. Health
   4. Local government
5. Legal and institutional anti-corruption framework in Egypt
   1. International conventions and initiatives
   2. Domestic legal framework
   3. Institutional framework
   4. Other stakeholders
6. References

Authors

Denisse Rodriguez-Olivari

Reviewers

Robert Forster (CMI)

Date

15/08/2024

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