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Corruption in education steals the future

Corruption in education seriously undermines political, economic and social, development and has a devastating effect on the lives of students and parents, according to Stealing the Future – Corruption in the Classroom, launched today by Transparency International.

Corruption in education steals the future

Bribes and other illegal fees required for admission to schools, to ensure good grades or for lessons in the required curriculum are a heavy burden on families, particularly for the poor, and help explain low school enrollment and high drop-out rates.