Elections for sale? Political-party funding – a necessary evil?

Political financing tends to be under-regulated in Africa – this needs to change.

Political financing tends to be under-regulated in Africa, with fund-raising by parties and candidates generally being a matter of unregulated self-help. A discussion on the link between corruption and development, and possible reform measures must take place in Africa. 


Author: Judith February

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This paper was produced as part of the project Exploring New Approaches and Strategic Entry Points for Anti-Corruption Efforts, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
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