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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 report on sexual harassment by the Commission for Gender Equality has revealed that some student leaders at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa have demanded sexual favors from first-year students in exchange for on-campus accommodation. Additionally, at North-West University, other students have reported engaging in sex work to survive. This report highlights both corruption among university students and serious cases of sexual harassment.

Representatives from 33 countries met in Rome for the Council of Europe’s Platform called ETINED. This plenary brought together government officials to discuss the findings of a survey on fraud in education (FraudS+ project). The results highlight that students have limited awareness of fraudulent practices, except for plagiarism. The survey also underscores the need for greater support, prevention, and protection for the academic community. Overall, the Conference reaffirmed the importance of open data in education and the necessity of stronger ethical safeguards.

Between 2023 and 2024, approximately 10,000 international students submitted 'potentially fraudulent' letters of acceptance (LOAs) to visa agencies, representing 2% of all applications submitted in Ottawa. Additionally, 14,000 international students filed asylum claims to get ahead of Canadian refugee regulations. LOAs, which are not secure documents, have been easy to replicate and are often produced by “ghost consultants”. Government officials emphasize the need to distinguish students who genuinely require asylum from the « bad actors ».

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.