Africa: The High Cost of Politics – Enabling Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa

Africa: The High Cost of Politics – Enabling Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa

Elections are fundamental to democracy but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Congo, will hold elections. This is at a time when the rising cost of politics and campaign spending is rapidly changing the electoral landscape across the continent, with implications for democracy’s health. Campaigns,…

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Africa: The High Cost of Politics – Enabling Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa

Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa

The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences for public welfare. Elections are fundamental to democracy, but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Republic of the Congo, will hold elections….

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