WAEC - Government (2024 - No. 9)
Which one of the following factors has contributed largely to the weakened and poor performance of state institutions in most West African States?
corruption
globalisation
low remuneration and wages
weak institutional memory
Explicació
Corruption is one of the major factors contributing to the weak and poor performance of state institutions in most West African states. It undermines governance, leads to the misallocation of resources, weakens public trust and reduces efficiency in service delivery. Corruption manifests in various ways, including bribery, embezzlement, nepotism and mismanagement of public funds.