A new University of Massachusetts Amherst study provides fresh insights into why some autocratic governments, despite rampant ...

Berlin — Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of public sector corruption worldwide, from leading powers such as ...

which ranked the U.S. 28th overall in the world when it comes to anti-corruption. The index factors in criteria such as the prevalence of bribery and the degree to which public officials use their ...

11 February 2025 Once again, advanced economies dominate the top rankings of the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). These countries have long benefited from strong rule of law, functioning ...

What is more, climate corruption can also take the form of undue influence on decision-makers by polluting industries, and politicians having conflicts of interest because they own shares in oil and ...

What happens when corruption runs deep in a country? It affects everything—the economy, politics, and people’s trust. Corruption is a pervasive issue that undermines the foundation of society ...

While a first glance at this year’s Corruption Perceptions Index might suggest that north-west Europe’s performance is as ...

Another crucial factor is the growing recognition of corruption’s impact on global challenges like climate change. Transparency International warns that without accountability mechanisms ...