Corruption et performances macroéconomiques des pays de la région MENA : analyse descriptive

Abstract

This article investigates the impact of corruption on economic growth in the MENA region, focusing on both direct and indirect effects. The theoretical framework defines corruption as the misuse of public power for private gain and explores its transmission channels through foreign direct investment (FDI) and human capital accumulation.

A descriptive analysis highlights significant disparities across countries. Economies with high levels of corruption attract fewer and less diversified FDI and face deficits in human capital development, which constrain productivity and long-term growth. Conversely, countries with stronger institutions and more diversified economic structures manage to mitigate some negative effects of corruption.

The findings suggest that corruption acts as a structural impediment, limiting the transformation of economic growth into sustainable development. Policy implications include the need for institutional reforms, targeted human capital investments, and differentiated strategies tailored to national contexts. The study also provides avenues for future research, such as quantitative assessments of the indirect effects of corruption and evaluations of anti-corruption policies in the MENA region.