Denmark leads the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index as the least corrupt country, while South Sudan ranks lowest. India faces a decline in its corruption score, moving down to 96th place. The report points out global corruption challenges, including effects on climate efforts, urging nations to prioritize anti-corruption measures for a fairer world.
According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Denmark ranks as the least corrupt country, followed closely by Finland, Singapore, and New Zealand. The index ranks 180 countries based on perceived public sector corruption, with a scale from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In this report, India has seen a decline, now positioned at 96th, down three spots from the previous year, with an overall score of 38 compared to 39 in 2023.
The 2024 CPI highlights the persistent challenge of corruption globally, as evidenced by declines in several countries, including major Western democracies. In contrast, the situation remains dire in South Sudan and similar regions. The report emphasizes the urgent necessity for concerted efforts to tackle corruption, particularly in relation to climate change initiatives, which remain vulnerable to illicit practices.
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