Nairobi – Kenya, The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on 31^st January 2023 by Transparency International (TI), the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption, reveals that most countries have made little to no progress in tackling corruption in more than a decade, amidst deteriorating global peace.

The report shows a clear connection between violence and corruption, as countries that score lowest in the Global Peace Index also scored very low in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index. Corruption continues to undermine trust in governments and their ability to protect the public, leading to increased security threats that are harder to control.

On the other hand, conflict creates opportunities for corruption and makes governments less able to address it. “Corruption has made our world a more dangerous place as governments have collectively failed to make progress against it, they fuel the current rise in violence and conflict – and endanger people everywhere,” Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair of the TI International Board said. “The only way out is for states to do the hard work, rooting out corruption at all levels to ensure governments work for all people, not just an elite few.”

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