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GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013. Published 9th July 2013 Largest global survey of people’s experiences and perceptions of corruption. GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013. A global public opinion survey: People’s views and experiences of bribery and corruption 114,300 people surveyed
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GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013 Published 9th July 2013 Largest global survey of people’s experiences and perceptions of corruption
GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013 • A global public opinion survey: • People’s views and experiences of bribery and corruption • 114,300 people surveyed • 107 countries/territories • Surveyed between September 2012 and March 2013 • 8th edition of this flagship publication
GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013 • The Global Corruption Barometer 2013 finds: • People think that corruption is on the rise • Bribe paying is still very high • Corruption is undermining the rule of law around the world • Corruption starts and must stop at the top • People are ready to fight back • Therefore we must all step up our efforts • in the fight against corruption
CORRUPTION IS ON THE RISE With corruption seen to be getting worse all over the world and with corruption being one of the most talked about issues of our time, we can no longer afford to stay silent. It is time that governments, business, civil society actors and individual citizens all take action to stop corruption in its tracks.
BRIBERY IS A COST TO US ALL Day-to-day bribery that occurs at the interface between citizens and public service providers is not only a cost to citizens in terms of the money that is handed over for unjust reasons, but it also has discriminatory effects on the provision and management of the service.
CORRUPTION AND THE RULE OF LAW • Bribery rates of the police were highest (75% or more) in • Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone • People from 36 countries view the police as the most corrupt institution. In these countries an average of 53% of people have paid a bribe to the police • Reported bribes to the judiciary have increased by more than 20% in Ghana, Indonesia, Mozambique, Solomon Islands and Taiwan • People from 20 countries view the judiciary as the most corrupt institution in the country
CORRUPTION AND THE RULE OF LAW In too many countries the institutions people rely on to fight corruption and other crimes are themselves not trusted. “Governments need to make sure that there are strong, independent and well-resourced institutions to prevent and redress corruption. Too many people are harmed when these core institutions and basic services are undermined by the scourge of corruption” Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International.
CORRUPTION MUST STOP AT THE TOP Corruption is seen as a problem in the highest levels of government “Governments need to take this cry against corruption from their citizenry seriously and respond with concrete action to elevate transparency and accountability,” Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International.
GLOBAL CORRUPTION BAROMETER 2013 What now?
WE MUST STEP UP OUR EFFORTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION Make integrity and trust the founding principles of public institutions and services Bring back the rule of law Hold the corrupt to account Clean up democratic processes
WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY Photo: Transparency Maroc Give people the tools and protections to fight against corruption