“The Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 demonstrates that all countries still face the threat of corruption at all levels of government, from the issuing of local permits to the enforcement of laws and regulations,” Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International said in a Chronicle report.
According to the 2013 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, Ghana has moved up one position on the corruption index, coming in at number 63 out of 177. Ghana ranked 64 out of 177 countries last year. This year Ghana’s overall index score hit 46 out of 100, one notch above the 45 out of 100.
The Chronicle reported that on a scale of 0-100, a score of 100 deems a country “clean” and conversely, a score of 50 or below indicates a government structure that is severely corrupt. According to the report, more than 116 countries ranked below 50 in the 2013 index.
“The top performers clearly reveal how transparency supports accountability and can stop corruption,” Labelle added. “Still, the better performers face issues like state capture, campaign finance and the oversight of big public contracts which remain major corruption risks.”
With a score of 91, New Zealand and Denmark tied in first place, The Chronicle noted. Trailing far behind with a score of 8 out of 100, Afghanistan, Somalia and North Korea represent the most corrupt countries.
“It is time to stop those who get away with acts of corruption. The legal loopholes and lack of political will in government facilitate both domestic and cross-border corruption, and call for our intensified efforts to combat the impunity of the corrupt,” said Labelle.
The Chronicle reported that in addition to corruption indexes, organizations like G20 work to diminish corrupt practices.
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