There are over a dozen forms of public sector corruption recorded & monitored globally, yet only few of them seem to be talked about.

Corruption isn't just a far-off concept—it's a reality that affects us all.

In this thread, I'll explore the most common forms 1/11. #Corruption 💰💼 Corruption can be financial or non-financial, direct or indirect.

Financial corruption involves the misuse of public power for private gain, often involving money.

Non-financial corruption doesn't always involve money but can still have severe impacts. 2/11 #Types

While I greatly respect Prof. PLO Lumumba, I strongly disagree with this narrative.

Having lived in the EU all my life, I tell you there’s rampant corruption & tax evasion. UK, which I call home atm, is currently under the most corrupt gov of its history!

A post-colonial story! It’s true that Europe has strong institutions. Also true that severe cases of corruption are punished by jail time, but what good does this comparison of incomparable entities do? Most African countries are the product of colonialism & lack historical institution building.