I think you've laid out why corruption and fraud should always be a high priority to fight even when they are a low cost. Fraud is corrosive, and when left unchecked will expand. If a dentist can get away with 50 fake treatments at a nursing home one year, why would he shoot for 100 fake treatments the next, thus doubling his portion of the fraud.
Which is exactly what you've described in Africa. If a general can divert 20% of the aid to his offshore account one year, why would he shoot for 40% the next?
Which is exactly what you've described in Africa. If a general can divert 20% of the aid to his offshore account one year, why would he shoot for 40% the next?