2022 Corruption Perceptions Index in Eastern Europe & Central Asia reflects how corruption fuels violent conflict
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While once again the top-scoring region in the CPI, anti-corruption efforts have stalled in most countries for more than a decade.
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As authoritarianism grows and restrictions on civic space and basic freedoms imposed during the pandemic remain in place, the region stagnates for the fourth year in a row.
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As corruption, authoritarianism and insecurity fuel each other, the region is in decline.
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Countries failing to address their corruption problems worsen the effects of the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and growing security threats across the globe.
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A lack of bold, decisive action to fight corruption and strengthen public institutions fuels organised criminal activities and other sources of violence.
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High-level corruption is closely linked to political instability, weakened institutions and – in the most extreme cases – violent conflict.
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Corruption and conflict fuel each other. This underlines the urgent need for transparency and anti-corruption efforts to create a safer world.
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Unless measures against illicit finance are prioritised, G20 is on track to lose anti-corruption credibility at the Bali summit.
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Loopholes and capacity issues undercut multilateral efforts initiated in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.