How Africa’s Religious and Ethnic Divide Impede Corruption

• In Event: The Impact of Poor Governance and Country Risk on Stagnant Economic Growth and Tribal Distance

Abstract

Much of Africa’s issues have been blamed on poor governance and corruption. Using Nigeria as an example, this paper explores how systemic corruption in the country not only impedes economic growth, it impedes the development of the rule of law as well.

Author

• O. Oko Elechi, Mississippi Valley State University