My speech on the occasion of the African Anti-Corruption Day…! – Something for the homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba See More
The African Anti-Corruption Day is fast approaching, with a slogan calling for “Together, let’s fight corruption to build a better Africa.” This slogan resonates strongly throughout Sudan, where corruption represents a deep wound that eats away at the body of the nation, hinders its progress and threatens its stability.
In Sudan, corruption is not limited to a single area, but permeates various aspects of life, from government institutions, through the private sector, to civil society. Regarding corruption in government institutions, it is considered a fertile space for corrupt practices, as official positions are used for personal gain, which leads to a decline in the quality of goods and services, and even civil society is not exempt from manifestations of corruption, as community organizations can be used as a public service for personal or political gain, or they can misuse the funds given to them.
Corruption casts a serious shadow on various aspects of life in Sudan, the most important of which is the obstruction of development. Corruption hinders investment and wastes resources, leading to a decline in economic and social development. Corruption leads to an unfair distribution of wealth, which aggravates the problem of poverty in Sudan. Corruption leads to a loss of trust in the government and public institutions, which threatens political stability, corruption contributes to the spread of crime and the deterioration of public security, and corruption pushes national talents to migrate from the country in search of better opportunities, which leads to an exacerbation of development problems.
Fighting corruption is a shared responsibility that falls on all members of society, from government to the private sector to ordinary citizens. The government has a responsibility to reform the legal and institutional system, improve transparency and accountability, and hold the corrupt to account. The private sector must adhere to work ethics and combat internal corruption, and strengthen cooperation with government agencies in anti-corruption efforts. Civil society can play an important role in educating citizens about the dangers of corruption. culture of integrity and social responsibility, and monitoring and reporting corrupt practices. Citizens can contribute to the fight against corruption by rejecting corruption and illegal practices, reporting any cases of corruption they see, and participating in anti-corruption events and activities.
Fighting corruption is not an easy task. Rather, it is a long road that requires patience, perseverance and cooperation from all members of society, but with will, determination and faith in a better future, Sudan can heal the wounds of corruption and build a strong, just and honest state.
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