CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
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Despite a very low regional performance in 2024, there were African countries that invested in anti-corruption and made remarkable progress.
Ligue Congolaise de Lutte contre la Corruption (LICOCO)
Avenue Luango No14, Quartier 1, N’djili
Kinshasa
D. R. Congo
- Telephone
- +243 81 60 49 837
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://licoco.org/
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a score of 20 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 163 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Democratic Republic of the Congo in CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Score
- 20/100
- Rank
- 163/182
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2025
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
85%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
80%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Africa - 10th Edition 2019
Our activity in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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CPI 2023 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Impunity for corrupt officials, restricted civic space & limited access to justice
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Progress in a few countries is not reflected throughout the largely stagnant region, while governments fail to act.
CPI 2022: Corruption as a fundamental threat to peace and security
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Corruption and conflict fuel each other. This underlines the urgent need for transparency and anti-corruption efforts to create a safer world.
CPI 2022 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Corruption compounding multiple crises
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Corruption is damaging crucial enablers of progress – democracy, security and development – across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Press releases
+ MoreDRC: No accountability for Glencore crimes until justice is delivered to all victims
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2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals vicious cycle of corruption, violence and instability across Sub-Saharan Africa
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DRC: Fake statement attributed to Transparency International
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Alert: Fake YouTube channel impersonating Transparency International
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Projects
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All 4 inclusive service delivery Africa (ISDA)
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We seek to address corruption-related barriers and improve access to education and healthcare services for women, girls, and other groups at risk of discrimination in five target…
Publications
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Barriers to Basics: Corruption and discrimination in education and health services
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This report explores how corruption and discrimination limit access to education and healthcare services.
Addressing land corruption in Africa: Recommendations based on the African Union's Land Governance Strategy
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This paper offers vital recommendations to combat land corruption in Africa, grounded in the African Union's Land Governance Strategy for sustainable progress.
Left behind: Corruption in education and health services in Africa
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Corruption in Africa hinders access to health care and education, deepening poverty and inequality.
Corruption in Urban Planning: A Guide for Professional and Trainee Planners
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With a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, this guide provides prospective and established urban planners with the knowledge, tools and networks needed to tackle corruption in their work.
