Transparency International

Transparency International urges G20 to deliver financial integrity reforms 18 November 2024, Rio de Janeiro – As G20 member and guest countries’ heads of state and government gather in Rio de Janeiro for this week’s Leaders’ Summit, Transparency International fills the city’s sky with money to call attention to the group’s failure to address issues of corruption. Six paragliders with canopies customised with US$100-bill designs flew over Rio, ending their flight on a public beach in Rio’s Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood. Читать дальше...

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank prepare to galvanise multilateral action to address pressing global problems, Transparency International is calling for more ambition in the fight against corruption. This week’s gathering in Marrakech, Morocco marks the first time the two bodies will hold their annual meetings outside the United States. There could not be a more opportune moment for policymakers to discuss solutions to global challenges, particularly those that impact Africa. Читать дальше...

Nearly a third of countries in the region hit historically low scores this year Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows that while Western Europe and the EU remains the top-scoring region many countries are showing worrying signs of decline.  2022 exposed how powerful industries and foreign actors have had undue influence over decision-making across the region – from the Uber Files scandal in France (72)... Читать дальше...

Just four countries score better than 50 out of 100 Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows a dire situation in Sub-Saharan Africa: most countries have failed to make progress against corruption, with levels stagnating and 90 per cent of countries in the region scoring below 50.   Yet corruption isn’t the only obstacle facing the region – it's also one of the least peaceful... Читать дальше...

No country has made significant progress against corruption since 2017 Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows the pervasiveness of corruption around the world – and the Middle East and North Africa is no exception. Even the three Arab states which score above 50 on the index – the United Arab Emirates (67), Qatar (58) and Saudi Arabia (51) – show signs of decline on this year’s CPI. Читать дальше...

Corruption levels remain at a standstill for eleventh year straight Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows that most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption: 95 per cent of countries have made little to no progress since 2017.  According to the Global Peace Index, (https://www.economicsandpeace.org/research/#measuring-peace) the world continues to become a less peaceful place. Читать дальше...

Nearly 90 per cent of countries have made no significant progress since 2017 Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows that leaders have ignored anti-corruption efforts, with levels of corruption stagnating across the region for a fourth straight year.   The region was home to a number of important diplomatic summits this year, including the G20, but leaders emphasised economic... Читать дальше...

No country has significantly improved its score since 2017 Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) (https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2022) released today by Transparency International shows that corruption remains prevalent across the Americas, as rates remain stagnant in the region.   Throughout Latin America, leaders have failed to take decisive action against corruption and strengthen public institutions. This has allowed criminal networks to strengthen their hold... Читать дальше...

Transparency International will release its 28th annual Corruption Perceptions Index on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 at 06:01 CET (00:01 EST) The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, providing an annual comparative snapshot of 180 countries and territories. The index for 2022 draws on 13 expert assessments and surveys of businesspeople.  Watch the CPI explainer video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qt1Nu-qBSc&feature=emb_title) The 2022... Читать дальше...

The fight against cross-border corruption set back by years In a decision published today, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated a provision of the 5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive that guaranteed public access to information on companies’ real owners. The case was sent to the CJEU from a Luxembourg court after challenges to the Luxembourg Business Registers, which disputed the compatibility of this provision with the right to privacy. Maíra Martini, corrupt money flows expert at Transparency International... Читать дальше...