Corruption certainly plays a major role in holding many countries back, especially when public resources that should be invested in infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development are diverted for personal gain.
Indeed. Good leadership and good governance can do wonders. Just look at where Singapore was and where it stands today. Much of its transformation can be attributed to having a patriotic and visionary leader. Yes, I'm talking about Lee Kuan Yew! He transformed Singapore from a poor, resource-scarce nation into one of the world's leading economies. A country where many of the biggest companies are eager to establish a presence.
It's frustrating to see nations with immense natural and human resources struggle while a small group benefits disproportionately, in addition to corruption, w have weak institutions, poor governance structures, historical challenges, conflict and sometimes external economic pressures can all contribute to underdevelopment of a country.
This is why sometimes I feel a good dictator is better than a foolish democracy. I'm not advocating for dictatorship by any means, knowing what's happening in North Korea but at least with a dictator, there is a vision and corruption stops, or at least stops at the grassroots level.
Once the leaders are answerable to the people, the government is on its way to deliver a good term for sure
That and the voters must ask the real questions. I see a lot of countries struggle because they are more concerned about less viable topics, such as religion. They will vote for a corrupt leader because he favours a certain religion.