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.
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Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Eritrea has a score of 13 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 177 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Eritrea in CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
Eritrea
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- 13/100
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- 177/182
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2025
Our activity in Eritrea
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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.
Protecting the Sahel and beyond: How safeguarding against corruption could make the Great Green Wall a reality
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The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel Initiative aims to combat desertification and build a sustainable future in the Sahel region and beyond, but it must prioritise…
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.
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+ MoreCorruption Perceptions Index 2025: Public sector corruption sees Sub-Saharan Africa face the highest corruption levels globally
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Climate funds at risk of theft as Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the highest levels of corruption
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Corruption is playing a devastating role in the climate crisis
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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.
Governance mapping and assessment of the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel initiative
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This report aims to support more effective implementation of the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel initiative by providing a governance analysis and recommendations…
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.
