The phrase "contribute to corruption" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to play a role in or have a hand in promoting or perpetuating corrupt behaviors or systems. Example: The lack of transparency and accountability in government policies greatly contributes to corruption within the system.
Its frequent interventions contribute to corruption: politicians reckon they need to make money quickly.
When we politicize the pursuit of justice, we ironically perpetuate injustice and contribute to corruption.
A lack of faith, and a missing attitude of service and compassion also contribute to corruption, as do selfishness and a sense of insecurity.
Malawi is known for growing "the best and finest" cannabis in the world for recreational drug use, according to a recent World Bank report, and cultivation and sales of the crop may contribute to corruption within the police force.
In many LMICs, political instability and inadequate rule of law contribute to corruption and lack of accountability in the efficient and timely allocation of health resources to support maternal and neonatal health [ 66].
In many cases, the underlying rule-making and enforcement systems are weak, and the lack of systems of accountability means that efforts to regulate can contribute to corruption rather than improvements in quality or access to health products and services [ 18].
Perks, much extended after race riots in 1969 (still often referred to in Malaysia as if they happened yesterday), gave Malays privileged access to public-sector jobs, university places, stockmarket flotations and government contracts.Both government and opposition talk of dismantling these privileges, which have contributed to corruption and large-scale emigration.
Greece's five-year economic crash was fueled in large part by successive government overspending, leading to an overinflated and inefficient public sector and contributing to corruption and cronyism.
In Afghanistan, for instance, billions in aid has often contributed to corruption, abuse, and government illegitimacy that has only further fuelled the anger and alienation felt by many of the country's young, the report found.
The law limiting overall contributions was enacted in 1974 and expanded in 2002 to prevent donors from writing million-dollar checks to candidates, which the Supreme Court has ruled could contribute to the corruption or at least the appearance of corruption of public officials.
