The administrative reforms to fight corruption in the public sector of the democratic republic of the Congo.

Abstract

Corruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Public sector has reached epidemic proportions and much more needs to be done to fight it. The entrenchment of corruption has emerged as a serious problem in the DRC with significant negative consequences on administrative, political and economical development. The efforts to fight corruption in the DRC public sector need to be intensified. In this respect, the Democratic Republic of the Congo government, international organizations, and foreign governments must all do more to demonstrate and ensure that corrupt activities in the DRC will yield no current gains or future benefits. The fight against corruption in the public sector of the DRC requires ethical political leadership; in other words, a new socio-political morality (Perry, P.J., 1997, pp.29 -30). Ethical political leaders would have both the moral credibility and the ability to inspire society and influence institutions to pursue the goals of ethical and accountable governance in the interest of national development. On the other hand, public officials will not curtail or eliminate their corrupt activities if their political leaders are not exhibiting the requisite ethical and moral behavior. Fighting corruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, needs to be more closely linked to the benefits of good governance and a strong civil society.