=11. Angola (CPI score: 19)
Angola’s corruption is spreading widely throughout the government. According to Human Rights Watch report, $32 billion in oil revenue went missing since 2010. This report was later confirmed by the Angolan government.
=11. Guinea Bissau (CPI score: 19)
Guinea Bissau was once hailed as a potential model for African development. Today it is one of the poorest nations in the world. This is largely due to corruption among high-ranking officials.
=11. Haiti (CPI score: 19)
Haiti has been the most corrupt country in the Caribbean for a very longtime. At 40.60%, Haiti has the fourth highest unemployment rate in the world . Corruption is all over government departments and among Haiti’s political elite. Those trying to fight corruption end up death or in jail.
=11. Venezuela (CPI score: 19)
The most corrupt nation in Latin America. Being the 30th largest economy in the world, Venezuela, is consistently among the top 20 most corrupt countries in recent years. Though President Nicolas Maduro promised fighting corruption is a priority of his government. Venezuela still has a long way to go.
=11. Yemen (CPI score: 19)
Corruption has damage of Yemen’s low economy growth, is crippling the already moribund Yemeni economy, where small business owners are unable to advance or operate because of constant fines they are charged by police officers and local officials.
=8. Eritrea (CPI score: 18)
People in Eritrea are living in a fear-ridden environment. Corruption and greed are rampant among the members of the ruling party.
=8. Libya (CPI score: 18)
Before the downfall of the Qadhafi regime in 2011, weak rule of law and systematic corruption had largely marginalized private sector activity in the nation. Corruption is the biggest problem facing Libya today.
=8. Uzbekistan (CPI score: 18)
Corruption is a serious problem facing this nation. Even though there are laws to deal with the issue, there is no proper enforcement.
7. Turkmenistan (CPI score: 17)
Corruption is the king in Turkmenistan. Corrupt officials are not punished appropriately in this country. Thr legal system makes the public system highly vulnerable to corruption.
6. Iraq (CPI score: 16)
This nation is steeped in corruption. In fact, Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is known as the city of corruption. Bribery has become the dominant currency in Baghdad.
5. South Sudan (CPI score: 15)
Since independence, South Sudan has taken steps to promote transparency and accountability in an endeavor to eliminate corruption. Unfortunately political will is lacking in effective implementation of anti-corruption policies.
4. Afghanistan (CPI score: 12)
Corruption is a growing issue in this war-torn country. People close to the president Hamid Karzai were involved in Kabul Bank financial scandal recently.
3. Sudan (CPI score: 11)
Top ranking government officials are frequently involved in corrupt practices in Sudan. This has impacted the economic growth negatively. It is a huge challenge to do business in Sudan. Sectors like construction and transportation are prone to corruption.
=1. North Korea (CPI score: 8)
Corruption is a major problem in North Korea. The nation is also well-known for its strict rules and Draconian punishments. People who have money evade punishments by bribing the police.
=1. Somalia (CPI score: 8)
Around 10 million people live in this country. It is the most corrupt nation in the world. There is lack of accountability in receipt and expenditure of public funds.
The Transparency International has done an excellent job by throwing light on this widespread problem.
To see the full list, visit Transparency International
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