MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt nations, securing the second position in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released this week.
The war-torn East African nation, alongside Venezuela and South Sudan, remains at the bottom of the global index, underscoring the persistent and systemic corruption that continues to plague its institutions.
This marks yet another year of dismal performance for Somalia, which has consistently ranked among the lowest scorers in the CPI for over a decade. The country’s inability to curb corruption highlights the profound governance challenges it faces, despite ongoing efforts to stabilize its political and economic systems.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Denmark has retained its position as the world’s least corrupt country for the seventh consecutive year, cementing its reputation for transparency and robust governance. Finland and Singapore followed closely, securing the second and third spots, respectively, in the rankings of top-performing nations. These countries have consistently demonstrated strong anti-corruption measures, effective rule of law, and high levels of public trust in their institutions.
The 2024 CPI, which assesses 180 countries and territories based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, paints a stark global divide. While some nations have made incremental progress in combating graft, others, particularly those grappling with conflict, weak governance, and political instability, continue to struggle.
As Somalia and other low-ranking nations face mounting pressure to address systemic corruption, the contrast with high-performing countries like Denmark serves as a reminder of the transformative impact of good governance and institutional integrity.
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