Systemic corruption refers to a widespread and deep-rooted corruption that has permeated all levels and sectors of a society or organization. It implies a situation where corruption is not limited to isolated incidents or individual actors, but instead becomes a systematic practice that is ingrained within the institutions and processes of governance. In a systemically corrupt environment, corrupt practices are often considered as a norm or an accepted way of doing things, and they may become an integral part of the functioning of public institutions, private businesses, or even entire governments. This type of corruption can involve bribery, embezzlement, fraud, nepotism, favoritism, or any form of dishonest behavior that serves personal gain or the interests of a few at the expense of the general public or the organization as a whole.
