Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023

India’s Performance:

• • 2023 Rank: 93 out of 180 countries (down from 85 in 2022).
  • Score: While the exact score is unspecified, India’s rank decline suggests either a drop in its score or relative underperformance compared to other countries.

CPI Overview:

• • Publisher: Transparency International (annual report).
  • Scale: 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
  • Focus: Measures perceived levels of public sector corruption based on expert assessments and surveys, not direct corruption incidents.

Top Performers (2023):

1. 1. Denmark (#1, frequently scores ~90/100).
   2. Finland (#2).
   3. New Zealand (#3).
   4. Norway (#4).

Methodology:

1. • Aggregates data from 13 external sources (e.g., World Bank, World Economic Forum).
   • Reflects perceptions of corruption in government, bureaucracy, and public institutions.
2. Implications for India:
   • A lower rank may signal declining trust in governance, potentially affecting foreign investment and global reputation.
   • Possible factors: Weak anti-corruption enforcement, political financing issues, bureaucratic inefficiency (specifics not detailed in the report).

Global Context:

• • Over two-thirds of countries score below 50/100, indicating widespread corruption challenges.
  • Trends: Transparency International often links corruption to democratic erosion, conflict, and weak institutions.

Regional Comparison (2023 data not provided):

• • For context, in 2022, India ranked higher than neighbors like Pakistan (140) and Bangladesh (147), but below China (65). Regional trends may vary in 2023.

Criticisms of CPI:

• • Measures perception, not actual corruption; may overlook grassroots efforts.
  • Potential bias in expert surveys (e.g., underrepresenting marginalized voices).