Category: Analysis

In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, the Mali ranks 136th out of 180 countries, scoring 28 out of 100. This result underscores the country’s ongoing struggle to combat corruption, which continues to undermine governance and hinder economic progress. institutional erosion and systemic corruption The report highlights a significant weakening of oversight institutions in Mali. It points to opaque public finance management and a lack of transparency in public procurement, both of which fuel widespread perceptions of corruption. The report further reveals that access to…

Mali is currently grappling with a rapid surge in diphtheria cases, a vaccine-preventable infection that has been spreading quickly since mid-September. This escalating health crisis is exacerbated by an already fragile healthcare infrastructure, persistent resource shortages, and increasing hurdles to humanitarian aid access across the nation.  By early December, official figures indicated over 530 diphtheria cases and more than 30 fatalities. However, the United Nations cautions that the actual scope of the outbreak is likely far greater due to significant underreporting. The central regions of Mopti and Ségou, along with…

strengthening Mali’s healthcare system: strategies for better access Mali launches the first health month to address inequities in healthcare access for vulnerable populations. healthcare reform in Mali share Mali’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, with unequal access to medical services disproportionately affecting children under five, pregnant women, and war-wounded individuals. The 2012 security crisis further strained an already fragile infrastructure, leaving many without essential care. In response, Malian authorities have prioritized healthcare reform, launching the inaugural health month in November to expand access to medical services and social protection. This…