This volume analyzes the corruption phenomenon in Africa and how to combat it from a governance
perspective with illustrated case studies from three of the most corrupt of those nations
covering respectively the Southern Africa region (Swaziland) the Eastern Africa region
(Kenya) and the Western Africa region (Nigeria). Drawing on the available data research
literature and field practice experience the nature and extent of corruption are identified
the factors influencing the causes and determining the consequences of corruption are
delineated measures that have been put in place to control corruption are outlined and
discussed and new policy solutions are proposed and advocated to more effectively control the
corruption menace in Africa.
