What is driving the anti-corruption frenzy in Iraq? | | Corruption Issues

For more than two decades, corruption has been a problem in Iraq.

The oil-rich country has long been considered one of the world’s most corrupt nations.

But this week, their new government has launched an unprecedented anti-corruption campaign.

This involves politicians and other officials who are accused of obtaining illicit wealth and abuse of office.

Iraqis have repeatedly protested against what they say is corruption in their country.

Now, he hopes the new government will fulfill its promise to end what he calls the ‘epidemic of corruption’ at the highest levels of power.

But what are the problems in this war?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Ahmed Rushdi – President of the think-tank, House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation.

Renad Mansour – Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House.

Manuel Pirino – Regional Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa at Transparency International.