How does corruption affect the poor?
Corruption affects the poor disproportionately, since they are more vulnerable to extortion and intimidation for basic services, as well as to the harsh consequences of corruption on their country’s overall development. Corruption increases the cost of public services. It lowers their quality and can restrict the public’s access to water, health and education; divert public resources away from social sectors and the poor; and limit development, growth and poverty reduction.
