The Maldives' score fell one point to 38 out of 100 in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2024, ranking 96th of 180 countries. Transparency Maldives said the result shows little progress and called for stronger anti-corruption laws, oversight and whistleblower protections, warning that corruption also threatens climate funds.
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Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released on Tuesday, scoring 38 out of 100 and ranking 96th among 180 countries.
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This score highlights the need for strengthened investigation, prosecution and implementation of laws to hold corrupt political and public officials accountable
Most independent oversight bodies are unable to effectively and independently carry out their mandate due to financial and other technical constraints and political influence
In a climate-vulnerable country like the Maldives, corruption also threatens lifesaving climate funds, not only diverting resources away from those who need them most but also weakening essential resilience measures
The absence of a strong regulatory framework and insufficient oversight are critical factors contributing to the lack of transparency and the persistence of impunity among wrongdoers
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scoring 38 out of 100 and ranking 96th among 180 countries
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
scoring 38 out of 100 and ranking 96th among 180 countries
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report