Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. In terms of village corruption, the perpetrators generally engage in corrupt practises to enrich themselves, their social groups, or to fund village head elections.
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In this blog, IDS alum Egi Primayogha investigates how widespread corruption threatens Indonesia’s promising village development initiatives. Which has major affects on improving the quality of human life.
This is one of a series of blogs supported by the IDS Alumni Office and written by IDS students and PhD researchers during their time studying with us. Click below to read the full blog.
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