The 2024 African Youth Survey reveals that corruption is a major concern for young South Africans – and the government’s failure to deal with it is pushing them to the door.
The detrimental impact of corruption sits front and centre in the minds of youth across Africa, with the government’s inefficient efforts to address it pushing more young people to emigrate.
In the 2024 edition, 5,604 youths were interviewed across 16 African countries on a variety of issues, from their hopes and aspirations to their most pressing concerns. 74% believe that leaders should be required to publish their financial records and business interests each year. “They believe that corruption in their countries is robbing them of their birthright; the single greatest hurdle they face to achieve their own potential and achieve the better life that was denied their parents and their grandparents,” the authors said.“The global trend of weakening justice systems is reducing accountability for public officials, which allows corruption to thrive,” said Transparency International.
According to the 2024 Africa Youth Survey, when asked to pick a key priority for decision-makers, an overwhelming majority indicated that governments must address, and adequately sanction, corruption. “Alarmingly, nearly one in three believe that non-democratic systems, from the military or one-party rule, could be preferable under certain circumstances,” said the IFF.
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