Causes of corruption ‫أسباب الفساد‬

Corruption is a common problem prevalent in many countries. Many people

use unfair and dishonest means for personal gains. There are numerous causes of
corruption, what are these causes? Here is some of the top causes:
First, unemployment; many highly educated and talented people are unable to
get good jobs owing to the lack of good employment opportunities. They often try
to bribe those in authority to seek high post
Second, low salary; Even though our police officers and other government
officials are loaded with work and require handling multiple tasks their salary
remains meagre. In order to enhance their lifestyle, they often turn to corrupt
means
Third, general attitude of the people; Although people condemn the corrupt
practices of the government officials and political leaders, they themselves bribe at
government offices to get their tasks done quickly. There is no unity among people
in this case. Everyone wants corruption to end but thinks their small corrupt act
will not affect the system. They do not understand that if they stop bribing the
government officials, the corruption would automatically end at that level.
Fourth, absence of strict Laws; Since corruption works at various levels and
those in the higher authority are involved in the same, no strict action is taken
against anyone found guilty. It is the absence of these strict laws that lead to
corruption. Government officials who are found taking bribe or are involved in any
other corrupt practices are mostly suspended for few weeks or months and then
re-posted.
Finally, the government must establish strict laws to punish the corrupt
officials and also keep a watchful eye on the general public to bring the problem of
corruption to an end.