THE BAD IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON POVERTY

Abstract

This study rigorously examines the negative association between corruption and poverty rates across 65 regional administrations in Southern Sumatra throughout the year 2018. The corruption metric was developed using the irregularities identified by BPK-RI on LKPD as an empirical indicator of corrupt practises. Concurrently, the measurement of poverty was conducted utilising data sourced from BPS-RI, which was represented by the proportion of the socioeconomically disadvantaged population within each respective region. The study utilised a methodological technique that involved the application of basic linear regression to establish the correlation between the two variables. The findings of this study demonstrate a significant and noticeable positive association between corruption and heightened levels of poverty. The aforementioned highlights the significant ramifications of corruption in intensifying poverty, underscoring the pressing necessity for governance reforms and anti-corruption strategies to mitigate poverty in the researched locations.