Majority of Maldivians Distrust State’s Problem-Solving Ability, Reveals National Corruption Survey

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Maldives released the 2023 national corruption perception survey on International Anti-Corruption Day. The survey found that 67% of Maldivians doubt the state's ability to solve problems, 64% believe corruption has increased in the past three years, and 56% view corruption as the main national issue, followed by drug trafficking (33%) and unemployment (27%). Parliament and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are perceived as the most corrupt institutions (75%). Opinions on ACC effectiveness are split: 47% say it has not acted against corruption, while 48% recognize its efforts. Contributing factors include lack of integrity, institutional ineffectiveness, policy loopholes, and legal weaknesses. The survey was conducted via computer-assisted telephone interviews with 722 individuals (51% male, 49% female).

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Maldives released the 2023 national corruption perception survey on International Anti-Corruption Day. The survey found that 67% of Maldivians doubt the state's ability to solve problems, 64% believe corruption has increased in the past three years, and 56% view corruption as the main national issue, followed by drug trafficking (33%) and unemployment (27%). Parliament and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are perceived as the most corrupt institutions (75%). Opinions on ACC effectiveness are split: 47% say it has not acted against corruption, while 48% recognize its efforts. Contributing factors include lack of integrity, institutional ineffectiveness, policy loopholes, and legal weaknesses. The survey was conducted via computer-assisted telephone interviews with 722 individuals (51% male, 49% female).

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Maldives released the 2023 national corruption perception survey on International Anti-Corruption Day. The survey found that 67% of Maldivians doubt the state's ability to solve problems, 64% believe corruption has increased in the past three years, and 56% view corruption as the main national issue, followed by drug trafficking (33%) and unemployment (27%). Parliament and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are perceived as the most corrupt institutions (75%). Opinions on ACC effectiveness are split: 47% say it has not acted against corruption, while 48% recognize its efforts. Contributing factors include lack of integrity, institutional ineffectiveness, policy loopholes, and legal weaknesses. The survey was conducted via computer-assisted telephone interviews with 722 individuals (51% male, 49% female).

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