ASSESSMENT OF CORRUPTION PRACTICES IN THE PUBLIC SECTORS: A CASE STUDY OF GUBRE SUB-CITY MUNICIPALITY IN WOLKITE TOWN, GURAGHE ZONE, SNNPRS.

Abstract

The World Bank Study in Ethiopia found that corruption is the most challenging problem that all households face after poverty (WB, 2005) Corruption causes major misallocation of scarce resources. Instead of meeting basic needs such as food, health and education, resources are sometimes used to finance purely prestige projects with no economic value The study was designed to assess the corruption practices in the public sectors case study ofGubrie sub city, of Wolkite town, Gurage zone, SNNPRS. In view of meeting this objective, it utilized a descriptive case study design and mixed research approach to collect and analyze data. Representative samples were selected using both random and non-random sampling methods to cover 66 respondents engaged in different occupation in three selected sub- city. Questionnaire and key informant interview were used as tools of data collection. Data obtained via survey questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. Data collected bykey informant interviews was analyzed by description and method of triangulation. The findings of the study revealed that the cause of corruption in public sectors reforms, absences of strong institution that combat corrupting, lack of good governance low level of ,salaries of workers and the desire of the workers became a wealth person with a short period of time and the short ways. The mechanism that taken by the institutions in the study area to combat corruption are increasing the awareness of local people, the increase accountability and transparency between government institution and local people.