CORRUPTION IN ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Education is universally valued as a formative condition of human andnational development. Corruption not only distorts access to educationbut also affects the quality of education and the reliability ofacademic research findings. Corruption risks can be found at every levelof education and research systems.Corruption in education has adverse implications for educational qualityand learning outcomes. Financial fraud remains a major challenge foruniversities. The lack of academic integrity can also lead to corruptionpractices. The ingredients of good university governance can be used forcombating corruption.Better management, good governance and oversight of funds intraditionally vulnerable areas, could help reduce financial fraud ineducation system.