korrupsionit
Korrupsionit, commonly translated as corruption, refers to the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can take place in both public institutions and the private sector and includes activities such as bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, patronage, influence peddling, and procurement fraud. Though often hidden, korrupsionit can be investigated through audits, whistleblower reports, and comparative indicators that track governance and integrity.
Forms and mechanisms include bribery, kickbacks, embezzlement, tax evasion, money laundering, procurement manipulation, and favoritism. In
Causes and risk factors include weak rule of law, limited transparency and accountability, inadequate salaries in
Impacts are broad: they erode public trust, distort markets, deter investment, divert resources from essential services,
Prevention and governance measures involve increasing transparency and accountability, strengthening anti-corruption agencies, enforcing procurement rules, improving
Measurement and assessment rely on indicators such as the Corruption Perceptions Index and other governance metrics