According to the Cyprus Integrity Forum, according to the Transparency Perception Index of International Transparency which includes 180 countries, in 2020 Cyprus is in 42nd place with a score of 57 out of 100.
Corruption is a complex global social, political and economic phenomenon that has historical and cultural roots, the Cyprus Integrity Forum said in a statement on the occasion of World Anti-Corruption Day.
"In recent years it has gained an important place in the international dialogue, especially after the economic recession that occurred in many countries but also due to various scandals where one leads to the other. It is a serious crime that undermines social and economic development in all societies. "It also undermines democratic institutions, slows down economic growth and contributes to government instability."
According to the Cyprus Integrity Forum, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index of International Transparency which includes 180 countries, in 2020 Cyprus is in 42nd place with a score of 57 out of 100, showing a slight increase from 2018 which was in 38th place. .
"The Corruption Perceptions Index uses a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 refers to a highly corrupt state and 100 to an incorruptible state.
The rise of our country in the world ranking within two years reflects the efforts of the competent government agencies, the private sector and civil society, however, our country is still low in the ranking compared to the rest of Europe. "We want to belong to Europe, but we must also belong to the best in Europe."
Finally, he mentions that this year, Cyprus. The text emphasizes that Turkey's actions in Varos are illegal. young people and businesses in the context of the wider mindset change, the fight against corruption and entanglement.
SOURCE: CIPE