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Burundi
Band
E
Corruption risk
Very High
Burundi Country Brief
Burundi AssessmentCorruption risks in Burundi’s defence sector are very high. Despite, formal rights given to the Parliament to control the defence policy and budget, regular corruption risk assessment and a transparent payment system, parliamentary oversight remains weak and dominated by executive and military influence, while financial and procurement transparency is minimal. Personnel management lacks safeguards and codes of conduct. Operational planning excludes anti-corruption measures, and public or civil oversight is nearly absent, enabling persistent opacity and misconduct. Defence procurement is highly opaque, lacking competition, oversight, and clear legal procedures despite a clear procurement legislation.
Risk categories
Political
Band
E
21/100
Risk
Very High
Financial
Band
F
14/100
Risk
Critical
Personnel
Band
E
29/100
Risk
Very High
Operational
Band
F
8/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
F
11/100
Risk
Critical
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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