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Corruption in matters of legalization of diplomas and certificates, the Ministry sanctions Following a report by the Directorate of Legal Affairs, the Ministry of National Education in Haiti has suspended employees involved in acts of corruption related to the legalization of documents like diplomas and certificates. The ministry emphasized that document legalization requires only one official receipt, with no extra fees. Efforts to fight corruption include closing a corrupt office and offering online legalization services.

A study on the Public Availability of Research Integrity Policies in Leading African Universities found that only 20.67% of the 283 universities analyzed had research integrity policies, with major gaps in Northern and Central Africa. Most policies were written in English (87%), with smaller portions in Arabic (9%) and French (4%). The findings suggest that research integrity is often neglected and not aligned with national standards.

A report highlights how corruption in Africa's health and education sectors is denying millions of children access to essential services. Issues like worker absenteeism and informal fees result in fewer, lower-quality services. For instance, across Africa, 24% of teachers were absent during unannounced visits. The report urges governments to enhance transparency and accountability to address these inequalities.

The World Economic Forum estimates that corruption costs the global economy $2.6 trillion annually or about 5% of global GDP, prompting governments to explore digital tools for its eradication. Digital platforms and technologies like automation, blockchains, and AI can reduce opportunities for misconduct. However, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) warns that technology could exacerbate the digital divide between wealthy and poorer nations.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi removed and terminated education department officials over irregularities in scholarship distribution in 2012-13. An investigation revealed that funds were misappropriated using false identities, and an inspector was demoted for unlawfully retaining uniform funds and diverting financial aid into various accounts.

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) has released guidelines for public and private universities on awarding honorary doctorates and professorships. This move addresses concerns about the misuse and potential abuse of honorary titles, which can lead to public distrust and exploitation. CHE emphasizes the importance of rigorous background checks and thorough evaluation of recipients' track records. It also advocates for revoking honorary degrees from individuals found guilty of criminal or unethical conduct.

The University of Botswana faces allegations of maladministration and academic dishonesty, including fake master’s degree credentials, favoritism, and academic fraud. The University's Vice Chancellor has dismissed these claims as malicious attempts to tarnish the institution's reputation.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has called for quicker prosecution of all persons involved in exam fraud, warning that delays could encourage repeat offenses. He recommends measures like individualized penalties and placing candidates' names on exam papers to improve accountability. These steps aim to prevent issues such as unregistered candidates, unauthorized possession of materials, and altering results.

In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, weak political will, poor learning outcomes, and a teacher shortage drive students to cheat during exams. In 2023, British universities flagged 7,300 undergraduate applications for plagiarism, including 765 from India. AI tools now enable sophisticated plagiarism, complicating detection. The article advocates leveraging AI’s potential and rethinking assessments to align with technological advancements rather than banning its use outright.