# Media Advisory: Transparency International to launch Corruption Perceptions Index 2006 URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/press/20061025-media-advisory-launch-corruption-perceptions-index-2006 Type: Press release Published: 2006-10-25 Updated: 2020-04-07 --- 25 October 2006 **Note for News and Planning Editors** **CORRUPTION AND COMPLICITY** Transparency International to launch **Corruption Perceptions Index 2006 6 November** 10:00 am CET Berliner Rathaus Berlin, Germany Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2006 ranks 163 countries by their perceived levels of domestic corruption. The index, released annually since 1995, looks at public sector corruption based on expert assessments and is credited with putting TI and the issue of corruption on the international agenda. With Ms. **Huguette Labelle**, Chair, Transparency International Mr. **David Nussbaum**, Chief Executive, Transparency International Mr. **Hansjörg Elshorst**, Chair, Transparency Deutschland Note: TI’s national chapters around the world will be holding press conferences in their respective countries. A list of locations will be available starting on 30.10.06. Please email: **Location** Berliner Rathaus Room 338 (3rd Floor) Ferdinand-Friedensburg-Saal Berlin, Germany The official presentation will be in English but questions may be asked in English, French and German. Spanish-speaking representatives will also be on hand. ### *Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.* **For any press enquiries please contact** **Gypsy Guillén Kaiser** T: +49-30-343820-662 / 667 E: ggkaiser@transparency.org **Jesse Garcia** T: +49-30-343820-662 / 667 E: jgarcia@transparency.org