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Police Corruption in the Transport Corridors and Its Implications on Regional Trade Integration in West and East Africa

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  • Mpolai Mpho TÅ¡ehlo

    (Pan African University Institute of Governance Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Yaoundé II Cameroon.)

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This study examines the issue of police corruption within transport corridors in West and East Africa and its implications for regional trade integration. As African nations strive for economic cooperation through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), systemic corruption undermines these efforts, leading to trade and economic development inefficiencies. The research highlights the entrenched nature of corruption in law enforcement, characterised by bribery and extortion, which contribute to increased transportation costs and hinder the movement of people, goods and services. The analysis considers the broader impacts of corruption on governance, accountability, and the overall economic climate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Investigating the challenges truck drivers face due to illegal checkpoints and bureaucratic obstacles emphasises the need for well-established policy reforms and institutional mechanisms to combat police corruption. In addition, addressing police corruption is important for achieving successful regional integration and enhancing intra-African trade.

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  • Mpolai Mpho TÅ¡ehlo, 2024. "Police Corruption in the Transport Corridors and Its Implications on Regional Trade Integration in West and East Africa," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(11), pages 906-915, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:11:p:906-915
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