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
Please provide us with an overview of corruption in Zambia. To the extent possible, please also provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Content
1. Overview of corruption in Zambia
2. Anti-corruption efforts and institutions in Zambia
3. References
Summary
Zambia has made considerable progress in the fight against corruption in the last decade, as reflected by major improvements recorded in main governance indicators. The legal and institutional frameworks against corruption have been strengthened, and efforts have been made to reduce red tape and streamline bureaucratic procedures, as well as to investigate and prosecute corruption cases, including those involving high-ranking officials.
In spite of progress made, corruption remains a serious issue in Zambia, affecting the lives of ordinary citizens and their access to public services. Corruption in the police emerges as an area of particular concern (with frequency of bribery well above that found in any other sector), followed by corruption in the education and health services.
Authors
Marie Chêne, Transparency International, [email protected]
Reviewers
Chantal Uwimana, Transparency International
Date
16/04/2014
