While most civil servants deserve a pay raise, it is unlikely that corrupt practices in some government institutions will disappear entirely. The real...
most civil servants deserve a pay raise, it is unlikely that corrupt practices in some government institutions will disappear entirely. The real question is whether a pay increase will at least reduce the level of corruption. Will the outstretched hand asking for bribes be replaced by a friendly handshake?
Without a shift in mindset and culture surrounding public service, higher pay may not deter corrupt practices. If systems of accountability, oversight and enforcement remain weak, even increased salaries will not achieve the desired impact. A multi-faceted approach is necessary to effectively combat corruption. Most of the corrupt civil servants see the taking of bribes as an easy way to increase their illegitimate income.
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