SGI-JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES (SGI-JSSH)
UNVEILING THE HURDLES: EXPLORING THE KEY CHALLENGES HINDERING THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SADC PROTOCOL ON CORRUPTION IN ZIMBABWE
E-ISSN: 9552-2692
P-ISSN: 2395-6590
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/534
The article investigates the challenges hindering the implementation of the SADC Protocol against corruption in Zimbabwe. Utilising a qualitative approach and documentary analysis of newspaper articles and publications, the study identifies political interference, underfunding and inadequate human resources as the primary obstacles. A number of obstacles affect the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies while insufficient funding limits operational capabilities and resources. Furthermore, the scarcity of skilled personnel hampers the comprehensive enforcement of anti-corruption measures. These findings underscore the need for structural reform and enhanced support to effectively combat corruption in Zimbabwe and see the successful implementation of the protocol.
Netty Magura
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