Denmark ranks as the least corrupt country, while South Sudan tops the corruption chart. Nepal is positioned 107th with a score of 34 on the Corruption Perception Index. The report underscores the need for urgent anti-corruption measures and notes significant discrepancies in corruption perception across South Asian countries.
In a recent overview of corruption levels worldwide, Denmark has been identified as the least corrupt nation, maintaining this position for the seventh consecutive year with a notable score of 90 points on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI). On the contrary, South Sudan has been ranked the most corrupt country, trailing significantly with a score of just 8 out of 100. This information was disclosed through the latest CPI published by Transparency International, which assessed 180 countries.
Furthermore, Nepal holds the 107th position with a CPI score of 34, suggesting a moderate level of perceived corruption. The CPI ranks countries on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the highest corruption and 100 the lowest. Alarmingly, countries scoring below 50 indicate a heightened level of corruption, with this year’s average score across surveyed nations being 43.
The report highlights that nations exhibiting lower scores often struggle with weakness and conflict, pointing towards a correlation between governance issues and corruption levels. Notably, the index reflects a concerning trend where countries actively engaged in combating climate change also display significant corruption challenges. This insight emphasizes the need for urgent measures to address corruption, particularly in Nepal, as noted by Madan Krishna Sharma, Chairperson of Transparency International Nepal.
In the South Asian context, Bhutan emerges as the least corrupt with a score of 72, while Afghanistan stands at the opposite end with a mere 17 points. India and the Maldives both scored 38, while Sri Lanka obtained a score of 32. Pakistan and Bangladesh were rated at 27 and 23, respectively. Additionally, China secured 43 points in this assessment, placing it in a middle range concerning corruption levels within the region.
The latest Corruption Perception Index highlights Denmark as the least corrupt country and South Sudan as the most corrupt. Nepal’s ranking at 107th illustrates significant corruption concerns that require immediate attention. The findings also indicate a broader trend regarding conflicts and governance challenges in lower-scoring nations, stressing the urgency of anti-corruption campaigns, particularly within Nepal and South Asia.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
