Common Myths

"corruption is the culprit"

"as the country's income rises, governance improves for two major reasons.

First, a more literate and affluent society is better able to keep the government honest by playing a watchdog role over government processors... 

second a more affluent society can afford to invest in high quality governance. When governments are backed by ample tax receipts the civil service is better educated, extensive computerisation improves information flow, and the public administration is professionally managed... 

there is no evidence whatsoever that Africa is distinctly poorly governed by the standards of very poor countries"  

(Jeffery Sachs )