Corruption remains one of the greatest threats to global development, democracy, and human dignity. Of the 182 countries ranked in the 2025 CPI published in February 2026, those perceived as the most corrupt included South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela.The findings paint a grim picture of a world where accountability is failing at every level. Background: What Is the Corruption Perceptions Index? Every year, Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index the most widely recognized tool for measuring public sector corruption globally. In the CPI, assessments and surveys from experts and…
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