The World Bank estimates $20 billion to $40 billion are stolen from developing countries every year, accounting for as much as 40 percent of annual overseas development assistance.
What can development actors do to ensure these funds go directly to those who need them?
One way the aid community can help curb corruption and spur investment is by participating in drafting policies and helping popularize them, Jacqueline Musiitwa, managing partner at Hoja Law Group, told Devex Impact associate editor Adva Saldinger in this video interview.
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About the author
Jacques Jimeno
Jacques is a former copy editor at Devex’s news production team. Previously, he worked with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the World Wide Fund for Nature.
