Ghana scores 41 in 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI)

Ghana has scored a 41 mark in the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) conducted by Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scored 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, according to experts and business people.
The CPI 2019 revealed a staggering number of countries are showing little to no improvement in tackling corruption.
The analysis by Transparency International also suggested that reducing big money in politics and promoting inclusive political decision-making are essential to curb corruption.
Ghana was also ranked 80 out of 180 countries used for the survey, which shows a decline in the 2018 survey where Ghana was ranked 78.
“Known as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, Ghana dropped seven points on the CPI since 2014, moving from 48 in 2014 to 41 in 2019. Revelations of bribery in Ghana’s high court in 2015 and the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale in early 2019 cast serious doubts on the country’s anti-corruption efforts. Despite these developments, there is hope for change.”
“In 2017, the Office of Special Prosecutor was established, which has the power to investigate and prosecute cases of corruption. In 2019, a right to information bill was also passed. These efforts, combined with the enhanced performance of the Auditor General’s office, offer hope for improvement,” portions of the report said.
According to the report, countries with lower CPI scores also have a higher concentration of political power among wealthy citizens.
Across the board, there is a concerning popular perception that rich people buy elections, both among some of the lowest-scoring countries on the CPI, as well as among certain higher-scoring countries, such as the United States.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com

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