Watchdog group: Countries move too slowly against corruption
7 years, 1 month ago

Watchdog group: Countries move too slowly against corruption

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Corruption continues to be a global problem and the majority of countries are moving too slowly in their efforts to combat it, a watchdog group said Wednesday. Transparency International said its 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index “reveals some disturbing information.” “Despite attempts to combat corruption around the world, the majority of countries are moving too slowly in their efforts,” the Berlin-based organization said. “While stemming the tide against corruption takes time, in the last six years many countries have still made little to no progress.” Transparency ranks 180 countries and territories by perceived levels of public sector corruption where zero is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. Looking at data from the World Justice Project, Transparency said it found that most countries that score low for civil liberties also tend to score high for corruption.

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List Of Most Corrupt Nations Released. Where Does India Rank?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

List Of Most Corrupt Nations Released. Where Does India Rank?

ABP News  

India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024, according to a Transparency International Report released on Tuesday. The CPI ranks 180 countries based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people. The most corrupt country is South Sudan, with a score of eight Syria, Venezuela, and Somalia are …

Australia improves ranking on the global corruption index
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia improves ranking on the global corruption index

ABC  

For the first time in a decade, Australia has moved into the top 10 of the international corruption index for transparency. "What it's all really showing is that good governance around the world is really under an increasing amount of pressure," Professor Brown said. Transparency International Australia CEO Clancy Moore said there was still room to improve for the country …

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of public sector corruption worldwide, from leading powers such as the United States and France to authoritarian nations such as Russia and Venezuela. It said of its 2024 survey that “global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with …

Britain falls to lowest-ever position in global corruption index
1 year, 1 month ago

Britain falls to lowest-ever position in global corruption index

Daily Mail  

The United Kingdom has been given its worst ever score in a global corruption report. Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index measures the perception of public sector corruption around the world, based on analyses of a variety of datasets conducted by experts and businesspeople. The CPI report surmises that Europe's high-ranking scores are being undermined by 'weak accountability and political corruption', …

India ranks 93 in Global Corruption Index: List of most & least corrupt nations
1 year, 1 month ago

India ranks 93 in Global Corruption Index: List of most & least corrupt nations

Hindustan Times  

Transparency International unveiled the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index on Tuesday, disclosing a list of the world's most corrupt countries. The report highlighted minimal progress in addressing public sector corruption, as the global average for CPI remained stagnant at 43 for the twelfth consecutive year. The report said, “The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index released today by Transparency International shows that most …

World's most and least corrupt countries in 2023 revealed, check India's rank HERE | List
1 year, 1 month ago

World's most and least corrupt countries in 2023 revealed, check India's rank HERE | List

India TV News  

New Delhi: A list of the most and least corrupt countries was released on Tuesday by Transparency International, known as 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, showing that most countries have made little to no progress in tackling public corruption. World's least corrupt countries Denmark topped the chart for the sixth consecutive year with a score of 90, when Finland and New …

Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey finds
1 year, 1 month ago

Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Transparency International, which compiles the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, …

Global corruption fight faltering as rule of law declines: Watchdog
1 year, 1 month ago

Global corruption fight faltering as rule of law declines: Watchdog

Al Jazeera  

Global efforts to fight corruption are faltering as the rule of law retreats, Transparency International said in its latest report. “Weakening justice systems that reduce the accountability of public officials is a key factor in allowing corruption to thrive globally.” “Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check,” added the NGO’s Chair …

Global report highlights link between corruption, violence
2 years, 1 month ago

Global report highlights link between corruption, violence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, which measures …

Corruption is on the rise and pummeling human rights: New report
3 years, 2 months ago

Corruption is on the rise and pummeling human rights: New report

Al Jazeera  

Some governments have used the coronavirus pandemic to allow corruption to flourish, Transparency International warns. The COVID-19 pandemic has been used in many countries as an excuse to curtail basic freedoms and sidestep important checks and balances, according to a new report that stresses the need to accelerate the fight against corruption to uphold human rights and democracy. The annual …

Anti-corruption efforts have stalled around the world, including in the U.S., study finds
3 years, 2 months ago

Anti-corruption efforts have stalled around the world, including in the U.S., study finds

LA Times  

The U.S. dropped to 27th place in Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, the first time it has failed to make the top 25. Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, which measures the perception of public-sector malfeasance according to experts and businesspeople, found that “increasingly, rights and checks and balances are being undermined not only in countries with systemic corruption …

Netherlands among world’s least corrupt nations
5 years, 2 months ago

Netherlands among world’s least corrupt nations

NL Times  

The Netherlands is again in the top ten of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2019 by Transparency International. In eighth place with perceived level of public sector corruption score of 82, the Netherlands is ahead of its neighbors Germany in 9th place, the United Kingdom in 12th place, and Belgium in …

Somalia named as world's most corrupt country, Denmark the least, while US is 'one to watch'
6 years, 1 month ago

Somalia named as world's most corrupt country, Denmark the least, while US is 'one to watch'

Daily Mail  

Somalia is the most corrupt country in the world, Denmark the least, while America's falling score is a 'red flag', according to a global corruption watchdog. Trump's America lost four points and dropped out of the top 20 least corrupt nations for the first time since 2011, while Hungary's politics has taken on more autocratic overtones, according to the researchers. …

Global Corruption Perception Index 2017: India among the 'worst offenders' in terms of press freedom
7 years, 1 month ago

Global Corruption Perception Index 2017: India among the 'worst offenders' in terms of press freedom

India Today  

Global Corruption Perception Index for 2017, released by Transparency International, named India among the "worst offenders" in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia Pacific region. The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, placed India at the 81st place. India ranks 81st in Corruption Perception Index 2017 The index …

India slips two ranks from 79 to 81 in global corruption perception index in 2017
7 years, 1 month ago

India slips two ranks from 79 to 81 in global corruption perception index in 2017

India TV News  

India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country among the "worst offenders" in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia Pacific region. The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, placed India at the 81st place. Transparency …

India ranks 81st in global corruption perception index; among worst offenders in Asia Pacific for graft, press freedom
7 years, 1 month ago

India ranks 81st in global corruption perception index; among worst offenders in Asia Pacific for graft, press freedom

Firstpost  

India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country among the “worst offenders” in terms of graft and press freedom in the Asia Pacific region New Delhi: India has been ranked 81st in the global corruption perception index for 2017, released by Transparency International, which named the country …

Australia fails to improve ranking in global corruption index amid mounting push for federal watchdog
8 years, 2 months ago

Australia fails to improve ranking in global corruption index amid mounting push for federal watchdog

ABC  

Australia has maintained its position in a key corruption ranking, ending a four-year slide down Transparency International's global corruption ladder, but experts warn the reprieve may be short-lived if major reforms are not implemented. Key points: A lack of a federal corruption watchdog is among the reasons Australian failed to boost its ranking Australia was also criticised for "unrelenting" attacks …

Study: Corruption seen as a great challenge in Europe, Asia
8 years, 4 months ago

Study: Corruption seen as a great challenge in Europe, Asia

Associated Press  

BERLIN — One in three people in Europe and Central Asia see corruption as one of the greatest challenges for their countries, but a similar number fear retaliation of they speak out against it, according to a study released Wednesday by an international corruption watchdog. Transparency International said that within the European Union, Spaniards were the most likely to see …

India ranks 76 in Corruption Perception Index
9 years, 2 months ago

India ranks 76 in Corruption Perception Index

The Hindu  

The Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International has put India at rank 76 out of 168 countries in its latest Corruption Perception Index. The country’s 2015 corruption perception score remains the same as last year’s – 38/100 – showing lack of improvement. Major scandals such as the one in Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras involving massive kick-backs have resulted in the …

Netherlands named 5th least corrupt country in new index
9 years, 2 months ago

Netherlands named 5th least corrupt country in new index

NL Times  

The Netherlands is the 5th least corrupt country in the world, according to the 2015 corruption index by Transparency International, the worldwide corruption watchdog. The 168 countries on the index were evaluated on several criteria for corruption in the public sector, including freedom of press, access to budget information so the public knows where and how money is spent, integrity …

Australia continues slide down International Corruption Index, perceived as 'more corrupt'
9 years, 2 months ago

Australia continues slide down International Corruption Index, perceived as 'more corrupt'

ABC  

Australia has been singled out for its deteriorating position as it continues a four-year slide down the International Corruption Index. Key points: Australia ranked 13th of 136 countries in International Corruption Index Australia has slid six positions since 2012 Lack of action by successive governments blamed for the slide Each year Transparency International gathers assessments and surveys business people to …

World's most corrupt countries ranked in one map
9 years, 5 months ago

World's most corrupt countries ranked in one map

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The majority of the map, which has been created …

Perception of corruption in India improves marginally
10 years, 3 months ago

Perception of corruption in India improves marginally

The Hindu  

India has marginally improved its ranking on the global Corruption Perception Index this year, on the back of prosecutions of high-level officials and hope that the new leadership will reduce corruption, Transparency International said on Wednesday morning. “The two point increase reflects the prosecution of high level politicians and civil servants associated with the 2G and coal block allocations, a …

Five Arab states top the most corrupt list
11 years, 3 months ago

Five Arab states top the most corrupt list

Al Jazeera  

Five Arab countries are ranked among the top 10 most corrupt nations, according to Transparency International’s newly released annual Corruption Perceptions Index, as instability in the region has profound effects on governance. Bottom 10 ranked nations Somalia North Korea Afghanistan Sudan South Sudan Libya Iraq Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Syria Syria, Iraq, Libya, Somalia and Sudan all scored less than 20, as …

India placed 94th out of 176 countries in corruption: Transparency International
12 years, 3 months ago

India placed 94th out of 176 countries in corruption: Transparency International

The Hindu  

India has been ranked 94th out of 176 countries in Transparency International’s 2012 Corruption Perception Index. Transparency International India attributed the low score to the recent scams and incidents of corruption in the public sector involving government officials, private officials and private companies. Transparency International said data from 10 independent sources specialising in governance and business climate analysis including the …

Greece takes bottom EU spot in Global Corruption Index
12 years, 3 months ago

Greece takes bottom EU spot in Global Corruption Index

Live Mint  

Berlin: Greece has scored the worst ranking of all 27 European Union nations in a global league table of perceived official corruption, falling below ex-communist Bulgaria as public anger about graft soars during the country’s crisis. add_main_imageThe index on state sector corruption, published by anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International on Wednesday, also showed other struggling euro zone countries scoring poorly such …

India Slips 3 Places In Global Corruption Rankings
14 years, 5 months ago

India Slips 3 Places In Global Corruption Rankings

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 26 : India has slipped to 87th spot in Transparency International's latest ranking of nations based on the level of corruption, with the global watchdog asserting that perceptions about corruption in the country increased in the wake of the scam-tainted Commonwealth Games. Transparency International's 'Corruption Perception Index' report covering the public sector in 178 countries shows that …

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