Anti-corruption efforts in Afghanistan continue to face challenges of capacity, resources, lack of action against powerful individuals, and the presence of “unqualified and potentially corrupt actors” in key government institutions combating corruption.
Those findings are part of a report conducted by the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction on the policy and corruption reform undertaken by the Afghan government.
The report praised Afghan officials’ efforts to implement the anti-corruption strategy, but noted areas that did not meet “some international standards and best practices.” It questioned the ability of the Afghan government to fully implement the strategy and demonstrate a lasting commitment to combating corruption.
