Abstract
Corruption is a scourge of the twenty-first century and is fundamentally different from
other crimes in that it is aimed at destabilizing state power and governance. Corruption
does not arise on its own, but arises and develops under the influence of its factors.
In his address to the International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, 2012,
former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized the tragic consequences of
corruption for the economies and societies of countries.Based on the opinions expressed
by many experts, it can be said that the following factors contribute to the emergence
and development of corruption:
