Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) – 2023

  • January 31, 2024
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Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) – 2023

Subject: IR

Section: Int org

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an annual index published by Transparency International, which ranks countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.

The index is based on assessments and surveys from experts and business people, and countries are scored on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates high corruption, and 100 indicates very clean.

Key Points under Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023:

  1. Ranking: India slipped from 85 in 2022 to 93 in 2023 on the CPI.
  2. Score Fluctuations: India’s overall CPI score was 39 in 2023, a slight decrease from 40 in 2022. The report notes small score fluctuations, preventing firm conclusions.
  3. Civic Space: The report highlights a further narrowing of civic space in India, especially due to the passage of a telecommunication bill that could pose a “grave threat” to fundamental rights.
  4. Global and Regional Observations:
    • The global average CPI score is 43 out of 100.
    • Seventy-one percent of countries in Asia and the Pacific have a CPI score below the regional average of 45.
    • India’s ranking is better than its neighbors in South Asia, with Pakistan at 133 and Sri Lanka at 115.
  5. Top Countries: Countries with high scores indicating lower corruption levels include New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Bhutan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  6. Bottom Countries: Fragile states with authoritarian regimes, such as North Korea and Myanmar, are at the bottom of the index. Afghanistan faces one of the worst humanitarian crises.

Transparency International:

  1. Foundation, Location, Mission and Purpose:
    • Founded in 1993.
    • International non-governmental organization.
    • Headquarters: Berlin, Germany.
    • Non-profit organization.
    • Aims to combat global corruption through civil societal anti-corruption measures.
    • Focus on preventing criminal activities stemming from corruption.
  2. Global Initiatives:
    • Engages in international efforts to fight corruption at various levels.
    • Collaborates with governments, organizations, and civil society to promote transparency and integrity.
  3. Key Publications:
    • Global Corruption Barometer: Highlights public perceptions of corruption and provides insights into people’s experiences and attitudes.
    • Corruption Perception Index (CPI): Ranks countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption.
  4. Corruption Perception Index (CPI):
    • Measures corruption on a scale of 0 to 100 (0 highly corrupt, 100 very clean).
    • Published annually, providing a comparative analysis of corruption levels globally.
  5. Global Advocacy:
    • Transparency International serves as a global advocate for anti-corruption measures.
    • Works towards building alliances and partnerships to address corruption challenges.
    • Involves civil society in the fight against corruption.
    • Encourages public awareness and participation to create a collective impact.
    • Emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in governance.
    • Promotes ethical practices in both public and private sectors.
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) - 2023 IR