Key Findings

Perceptions about most corrupt public sector institutions in Zimbabwe.

Key findings from the National Bribe Payers Index show that:

•Bribery in Zimbabwe is rampant and exists within most public institutions.

•Among the respondents surveyed, 54,4% indicated that they have been asked to pay a bribe within the last 12 months. The situation has been further worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic restrictive measures which inhibit citizens’ access to goods and services. For most Zimbabweans, survival is closely linked to paying bribes (monetary and non- monetary) to public officials.

•Another key finding was the lack of public confidence expressed with current public sector anti-corruption efforts in Zimbabwe. Of the 2,583 surveyed respondents, 45, 2 % expressed lack of confidence with ongoing initiatives such as the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) and other supportive legislative frameworks that were introduced by the government of Zimbabwe.

•Additionally, there is a general lack of public confidence in most institutions pivotal to the fight against corruption. About 58,9% expressed lack of confidence with the ZRP, whilst 43,1% expressed lack of confidence with the

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc).

•Thus, most public officials directly or indirectly request bribes from service seeking citizens.