- Amnesty International
- European Union
- United Nations
- Transparency International
Transparency International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1993 with the mission to combat global corruption and prevent criminal activities arising from it. Based in Berlin, Germany, it publishes the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) annually, which ranks countries “by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.”
Here’s a bit more about the CPI and Transparency International:
- Methodology of the CPI: The CPI aggregates data from various independent sources that measure the perception of corruption in different countries. These sources often include surveys of business people and country experts. It doesn’t measure actual corruption levels but rather the perception of corruption by those who are in a position to experience it.
- Scoring and Ranking: The CPI scores countries on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). It also ranks the countries based on their scores. This allows for comparisons between countries and tracking of changes over time.
- Impact and Use: The CPI is a widely recognized and influential indicator of public sector corruption. It is used by governments, international organizations, businesses, and civil society organizations to:
- Identify countries with high levels of perceived corruption.
- Monitor trends in corruption.
- Inform policy and advocacy efforts to combat corruption.
- Assess investment risks.
- Limitations: It’s important to note that the CPI measures perception, not direct experience or quantification of corruption. It also primarily focuses on public sector corruption and may not capture all forms of corruption.
- Transparency International’s Broader Work: Beyond the CPI, Transparency International engages in a wide range of activities, including:
- Advocacy and policy work at national and international levels.
- Supporting national chapters around the world.
- Research and analysis on corruption issues.
- Public awareness campaigns.
