According to a United Nations report published in late January, corruption in Afghanistan has become so entrenched that the population is being forced to pay out the equivalent of 23% of the country's GDP in bribes.

The Middle East › Nbr. 2010, January 2010

Author: Lancaster, Pat

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According to a United Nations report published in late January, corruption in Afghanistan has become so entrenched that the population is being forced to pay out the equivalent of 23% of the country's GDP in bribes.

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According to a United Nations report published in late January, corruption in Afghanistan has become so entrenched that the population is being forced to pay ...

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