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Corruption prevails in Nigeria due to patronage networks and foreign influence, with drivers like neo-patrimonialism and the "resource curse". Institutional weaknesses undermine the effectiveness of recent anti-corruption laws, although efforts by civil society organizations have yielded notable achievements, particularly in asset recovery.

Sectarianism has decreased in recent years, allowing for a greater focus on issue-based politics. But it is still deeply entrenched in Iraq’s governing system, which is at the root of many of the country’s corruption challenges.