Ghana moves up to 63rd in 2013 corruption perception index – TI

With a score of 46 out of 100, Ghana’s position keeps improving on the 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today December 3, 2013.

Ghana placed 63rd, up from the 64th it ranked in the 2012 edition. The country was 69th in the 2011 edition.

The Index put together by anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), ranked Ghana among 177 countries in the 2013 edition compared to 174 in 2012.

The surveys and assessments used to compile the Index include questions relating to the bribery of public officials, kickbacks in public procurement, embezzlement of public funds, and questions that probe the strength and effectiveness of public-sector anti-corruption efforts.

By Ekow Quandzie