Bribery in Business Interactions with Public Officials in Albania

Key Findings on Bribery Prevalence and Frequency

According to recent studies, bribery is still a prevalent issue in business interactions with public officials in Albania. Here are some key points that highlight the scope of the problem:

Prevalence of Bribery

• The average prevalence of business bribery in Albania is 15.7%, indicating that approximately one out of six businesses who had contact with a public official paid a bribe.

Frequency of Bribe-Paying

• Businesses in Albania paid an average of 4.6 bribes to public officials during the 12 months prior to the survey, suggesting frequent and repeated instances of bribery.

Regional Comparison

• While the prevalence of business bribery in Albania is higher than the regional average, the frequency of bribe-paying is lower than in the western Balkans as a whole.

Implications for Addressing Corruption

These findings emphasize that despite efforts to combat corruption, bribery remains a significant issue in business interactions with public officials in Albania. Effective strategies are needed to address this problem and promote transparency and accountability in business dealings with government agencies.