Corruption in cyclone preparedness and relief efforts in coastal Bangladesh: Lessons for climate adaptation?

► 99% of households suffered from corruption before or after Cyclone Aila. ► Ultra-poor households were particularly affected by corruption in pre-disaster interventions. ► Wealthy households were affected more by corruption in certain post-disaster interventions. ► Negligence to provide services and nepotism were the most common forms of corruption within pre-disaster interventions. ► In post-disaster interventions, wage/asset stripping, bribery and the misuse of resources were widespread.