Technological innovation, prosperity and corruption outlook in Africa: a mediation analysis

Akingbe, Eunice O and Bowale, Ebenezer I.K and Urhie, Ese S and Amonu, Ogechi (2023) Technological innovation, prosperity and corruption outlook in Africa: a mediation analysis. Journal of Money Laundering Control. ISSN 1368-5201

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Abstract

Purpose Ranking as the lowest-scoring region for many years on the corruption perceptions index (CPI) with an average score of 32 (2019–2021), Sub-Saharan Africa’s performance gives a bleak impression of inaction against corruption. The objective of this study aims to examine the effect of technological innovation in curbing corruption in Africa through prosperity. Design/methodology/approach CPI, prosperity index and individuals’ access to internet in the presence of some covariates were employed using the Andrew Hayes’ mediation analysis and cross sectional data in estimating the relationship among the variables as it affects all 54 African countries in the years 2012, 2015 and 2018. Findings The coefficients of the direct, indirect and total effects showed that internet access is only significant in reducing corruption if it is engaged in activities that create national prosperity (jobs, profits, infrastructural development and good governance). Originality/value The uniqueness of this study is predicated on the fact that a realistic analysis of the effect of technological innovation on corruption should include the channels it goes through. Thus, this study evaluates the direct, indirect and total effects of innovation on corruption through prosperity enhancement. Another unique aspect of this study is the use of market-creating innovation.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Corruption Prosperity  Innovation Internet access Mediation analysis
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DT Africa H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2024 15:19
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2024 15:19
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/17852

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