In development co-operation, the issue of corruption relates to two key areas – corruption as an obstacle to development in partner countries and corruption in aid activities. Corruption thus not only poses a risk to aid funds and to the effectiveness of aid, but also undermines the ability of entire societies to develop.
Corruption is one of the greatest threats to sustainable development in many of Sweden’s partner countries, and it is therefore a central issue for Swedish development cooperation.
The EBA has initiated a number of studies in the area of corruption. Common to all EBA’s studies is that the authors are independently responsible for the analyses, conclusions and recommendations.
Evidence-Based Anti-Corruption? Evaluation of Sida’s Efforts to Reduce Corruption in Partner Countries (2024:05)
Corruption is a major obstacle to sustainable development in all areas. This report presents a comprehensive assessment of Sida’s capacity to contribute to reducing corruption in partner countries. Read more and download the report
Implementing Policy Against Sextortion in Tanzania: A Follow-Up Study (september 2022)
Both development co-operation actors and some countries now have policies against sextortion, but how is implementation going? EBA has sought answers by studying the application of policy frameworks in community colleges in Tanzania. Read more and download the report
Sextortion: Corruption and Gender-Based Violence (2020:06)
The abuse of power and position in exchange for sex – sextortion – is both a form of corruption and gender-based violence (GBV), making it difficult to address. The report concludes that the power imbalance and the transactional aspect are central to understanding sextortion. Read more and download the report
Fit for Fragility? An Exploration of Risk Stakeholders and Systems Inside Sida (2019:02)
The study addresses the question of whether Sida’s risk management system maintains accountability for risky operations in fragile states while emphasising working methods that are characterised by flexibility and adaptability. Read more and download the report
Seven Steps to Evidence-Based Anti-corruption: A Roadmap (2017:10)
A review of commonly advocated anti-corruption interventions shows that the few tools that work only do so where there are domestic drivers for change. The report presents a seven-step approach to implementing anti-corruption measures. Read more and download the report
Making development work: The quality of government approach (2015:07)
Institutional development and anti-corruption efforts are constant priorities in international aid. The report looks at why the aid agenda has failed and what aid actors should do to promote development and reduce corruption. Read more and download the report