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.
Sudan has a score of 14 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 175 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Sudan in CPI 2024 for Sub-Saharan Africa: Weak anti-corruption measures undermine climate action
Sudan
- Score
- 14/100
- Rank
- 175/182
- 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.
82%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
24%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Middle East and North Africa - 10th Edition 2019
Our activity in Sudan
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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 2023 for Middle East & North Africa: Dysfunctional approach to fighting corruption undermines progress
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Loss of momentum in anti-corruption efforts is diminishing public trust, while a largely reactive approach to fighting corruption is impairing good governance.
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…
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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.
Global Corruption Barometer: Middle East and North Africa 2019 - Citizens' Views and Opinions of Corruption
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People have been voicing their anger at the corruption they see and experience in their daily lives: from the highest levels of government to accessing basic public services.
