Countries performing well in the CPI
Query
Why are the countries on top of the CPI successful in fighting corruption?Purpose
We would like to know whether they have transparency mechanisms that could be applied to the Israel situation
Content
1. Introduction
2. Finland
3. Sweden
4. Denmark
5. New Zealand
6. References
Summary
Finland, Sweden, Denmark and New Zealand consistently perform well in the Corruption Perceptions Index and other major governance indicators. While these countries share common characteristics that may create enabling conditions for controlling corruption such as high GDP per capita, equity and literacy rates, media freedom and government openness, etc, there are not many studies that document whether, why and how these countries have managed to limit levels of perceived corruption. In analysing those well performing countries in controlling corruption, this answer focuses more specifically on some of the transparency and accountability mechanisms they have established that could potentially apply to Israel, such as, among others, open government initiatives, regulation on procurement, special anti-corruption agencies, performance budgeting.
Author(s): Maira Martini, Transparency International, mmartini@transparency.org
Marie ChĂȘne, Transparency International, mchene@transparency.org
Reviewed by: Robin Hodess, Ph.D., Transparency International, rhodess@transparency.org
Publication date: 14 November 2011
Number: 3
