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- Low
- MODERATELY LOW
- MODERATE
- MODERATELY HIGH
- HIGH
Yemen Corruption Report
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Snapshot
Corruption is rampant in Yemen. The political upheaval the country has been witnessing since 2011 has further exacerbated challenges for companies. Patronage networks and practices of nepotism severely impede the investment climate as businesses often find it difficult to navigate the inner workings of competing centers of authority without taking on a local partner. The government has put anti-corruption laws in place; however, provisions do not cover all forms of corruption. Practices such as passive bribery and extortion are excluded. Bribery and gifts are widespread practices in Yemen.