# The state of corruption: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/the-state-of-corruption-armenia-azerbaijan-georgia-moldova-and-ukraine
Type: Publication or report
Published: 2015-07-02
Updated: 2019-11-22

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02 July 2015

Corruption remains a major problem in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, threatening economic development and political stability as well as the credibility of governments. While some progress has been made in adopting anti-corruption laws in all five countries, the capture of important institutions by powerful interests is seriously undermining the effective enforcement of these laws. In order to address the problem, Transparency International national chapters conducted in-depth research on the strengths and weaknesses of more than 60 institutions responsible for preventing and fighting corruption across the five countries. This report presents the results of this research, identifies trends and issues of common concern across the region, highlights promising developments in the field of anti-corruption and makes concrete proposals for reform.

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## Countries

- [Armenia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/armenia)
- [Azerbaijan](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/azerbaijan)
- [Georgia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/georgia)
- [Moldova](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/moldova)
- [Ukraine](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/ukraine)

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