CPI 2021 for Asia Pacific: Grand corruption and lack of freedoms holding back progress

News • 25 January 2022

Asia has witnessed 10 years of mass movements calling for action against corruption, but much of this public outrage has been co-opted by populist leaders and…

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Global Corruption Barometer Pacific: A first for people’s voices on corruption

News • 15 November 2021

A ground-breaking new study reveals how Pacific Islanders experience corruption in their daily lives.

Protestors hold up their phones showing the word “democracy” In front of Bangkok’s democracy monument.

CPI 2020: Asia Pacific

News • 28 January 2021

The Asia Pacific region struggles to combat corruption and tackle the profound health and economic impact of COVID-19.

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CPI 2020: Trouble in the top 25 countries

News • 28 January 2021

The top 25 countries on the CPI have their share of corruption challenges

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Anti-Corruption Agency Strengthening Initiative: Assessment of the Bhutan Anti-Corruption Commission 2021

Publication • 10 May 2022

An evaluation the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bhutan's performance and opportunities for improvement.

Citizens keep hold of a big, funnel-shaped, money-filled basket while corrupt people try to steal it.

Global Corruption Barometer: Pacific 2021

Publication • 15 November 2021

The most extensive set of public opinion data on perceptions and experiences of corruption in the Pacific.

Corruption-free climate finance: Protecting forests and people

Publication • 10 November 2021

This study is an attempt to identify gaps, obstacles and opportunities for improving governance of forest climate finance to the benefit of communities in recipient countries and…

Global Corruption Barometer: Asia 2020

Publication • 24 November 2020

The Global Corruption Barometer – Asia is the largest, most detailed set of public opinion data on people’s views and experiences of corruption and bribery in Asia.